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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.53, 1,101.13 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.53, 1,101.13 and 442.12 is: 662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.53 : 1,101.13 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.53/1,101.13 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.53x = 1,101.13 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.53x = 486,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,831.60/734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.78

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