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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.27, 1,101.40 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.27, 1,101.40 and 322.82 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.27 : 1,101.40 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.27/1,101.40 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.27x = 1,101.40 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.27x = 355,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,551.76/734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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