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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.37, 1,101.57 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.37, 1,101.57 and 247.43 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.37 : 1,101.57 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.37/1,101.57 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.37x = 1,101.57 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.37x = 272,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,555.96/734.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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