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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,100 and 517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,100 and 517.34 is: 775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,100 = 517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,100 = 517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,100 × 517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 569,074
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,074/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.14

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