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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,101.53 and 538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,101.53 and 538.34 is: 807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,101.53 = 538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,101.53 = 538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,101.53 × 538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 592,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,989.46/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.50

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