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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.15, 1,100.82 and 322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.15, 1,100.82 and 322.81 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.15 : 1,100.82 = 322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.15/1,100.82 = 322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.15x = 1,100.82 × 322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.15x = 355,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,355.70/734.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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