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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.27, 1,105.74 and 612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.27, 1,105.74 and 612.02 is: 921.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.27 : 1,105.74 = 612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.27/1,105.74 = 612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.27x = 1,105.74 × 612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.27x = 676,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,737.76/734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.65

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