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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.55, 1,102.01 and 518.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.55, 1,102.01 and 518.55 is: 777.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.55 : 1,102.01 = 518.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.55/1,102.01 = 518.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.55x = 1,102.01 × 518.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.55x = 571,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,447.29/734.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.96

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