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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.54, 1,101.66 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.54, 1,101.66 and 386.78 is: 580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.54 : 1,101.66 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.54/1,101.66 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.54x = 1,101.66 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.54x = 426,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,100.05/734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.09

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