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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.20, 1,100.10 and 611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.20, 1,100.10 and 611.80 is: 916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.20 : 1,100.10 = 611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.20/1,100.10 = 611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.20x = 1,100.10 × 611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.20x = 673,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,041.18/734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.70

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