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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.49, 1,101.83 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.49, 1,101.83 and 247.44 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.49 : 1,101.83 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.49/1,101.83 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.49x = 1,101.83 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.49x = 272,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,636.82/734.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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