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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,101.40 and 504.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,101.40 and 504.53 is: 756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,101.40 = 504.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,101.40 = 504.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,101.40 × 504.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 555,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,686.70/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.90

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