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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.37, 1,101.55 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.37, 1,101.55 and 301.22 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.37 : 1,101.55 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.37/1,101.55 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.37x = 1,101.55 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.37x = 331,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,807.33/734.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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