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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,101.12 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,101.12 and 301.20 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,101.12 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,101.12 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,101.12 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 331,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,657.34/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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