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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,101.87 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,101.87 and 447.84 is: 671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,101.87 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,101.87 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,101.87 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 493,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,461.46/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.76

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