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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.30, 1,101.66 and 597.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.30, 1,101.66 and 597.01 is: 895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.30 : 1,101.66 = 597.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.30/1,101.66 = 597.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.30x = 1,101.66 × 597.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.30x = 657,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,693.54/734.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.67

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