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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.59, 1,101.57 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.59, 1,101.57 and 272.40 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.59 : 1,101.57 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.59/1,101.57 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.59x = 1,101.57 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.59x = 300,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,067.67/734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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