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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.34, 1,102.14 and 387.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.34, 1,102.14 and 387.93 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.34 : 1,102.14 = 387.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.34/1,102.14 = 387.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.34x = 1,102.14 × 387.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.34x = 427,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,545.72/734.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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