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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.35, 1,100.47 and 459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.35, 1,100.47 and 459.66 is: 688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.35 : 1,100.47 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.35/1,100.47 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.35x = 1,100.47 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.35x = 505,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,842.04/734.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.83

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