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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.30, 1,101.51 and 551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.30, 1,101.51 and 551.10 is: 826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.30 : 1,101.51 = 551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.30/1,101.51 = 551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.30x = 1,101.51 × 551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.30x = 607,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,042.16/734.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.70

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