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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.55, 1,101.37 and 387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.55, 1,101.37 and 387.67 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.55 : 1,101.37 = 387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.55/1,101.37 = 387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.55x = 1,101.37 × 387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.55x = 426,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,968.27/734.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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