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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.54, 1,100.93 and 322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.54, 1,100.93 and 322.81 is: 483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.54 : 1,100.93 = 322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.54/1,100.93 = 322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.54x = 1,100.93 × 322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.54x = 355,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,392.67/734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.83

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