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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.31, 1,100.76 and 295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.31, 1,100.76 and 295.83 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.31 : 1,100.76 = 295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.31/1,100.76 = 295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.31x = 1,100.76 × 295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.31x = 325,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,637.83/734.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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