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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.57, 1,102.21 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.57, 1,102.21 and 344.50 is: 516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.57 : 1,102.21 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.57/1,102.21 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.57x = 1,102.21 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.57x = 379,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,707.73/734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.92

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