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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.39, 1,100.55 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.39, 1,100.55 and 301.85 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.39 : 1,100.55 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.39/1,100.55 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.39x = 1,100.55 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.39x = 332,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,201.02/734.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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