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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.19, 1,099.45 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.19, 1,099.45 and 369.15 is: 552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.19 : 1,099.45 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.19/1,099.45 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.19x = 1,099.45 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.19x = 405,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,861.97/734.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.80

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