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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.35, 1,102.44 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.35, 1,102.44 and 457.11 is: 686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.35 : 1,102.44 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.35/1,102.44 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.35x = 1,102.44 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.35x = 503,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,936.35/734.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.23

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