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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.44, 1,101.77 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.44, 1,101.77 and 247.57 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.44 : 1,101.77 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.44/1,101.77 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.44x = 1,101.77 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.44x = 272,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,765.20/734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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