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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,102.44 and 669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,102.44 and 669.44 is: 1,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,102.44 = 669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,102.44 = 669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,102.44 × 669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 738,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,017.43/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.14

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