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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.26, 1,100.43 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.26, 1,100.43 and 322.93 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.26 : 1,100.43 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.26/1,100.43 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.26x = 1,100.43 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.26x = 355,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,361.86/734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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