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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.15, 1,101.17 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.15, 1,101.17 and 295.38 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.15 : 1,101.17 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.15/1,101.17 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.15x = 1,101.17 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.15x = 325,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,263.59/734.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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