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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.54, 1,102.34 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.54, 1,102.34 and 295.54 is: 443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.54 : 1,102.34 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.54/1,102.34 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.54x = 1,102.34 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.54x = 325,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,785.56/734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.52

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