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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.45, 1,102.10 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.45, 1,102.10 and 272.55 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.45 : 1,102.10 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.45/1,102.10 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.45x = 1,102.10 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.45x = 300,380.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,380.13/734.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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