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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.17, 1,100.64 and 343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.17, 1,100.64 and 343.97 is: 515.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.17 : 1,100.64 = 343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.17/1,100.64 = 343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.17x = 1,100.64 × 343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.17x = 378,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,587.14/734.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.67

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