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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.50, 1,101.77 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.50, 1,101.77 and 295.58 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.50 : 1,101.77 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.50/1,101.77 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.50x = 1,101.77 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.50x = 325,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,663.56/734.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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