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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.55, 1,100.58 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.55, 1,100.58 and 445.38 is: 667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.55 : 1,100.58 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.55/1,100.58 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.55x = 1,100.58 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.55x = 490,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,176.32/734.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.32

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