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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.56, 1,102.20 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.56, 1,102.20 and 553.52 is: 830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.56 : 1,102.20 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.56/1,102.20 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.56x = 1,102.20 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.56x = 610,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,089.74/734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.55

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