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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.61, 1,101.69 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.61, 1,101.69 and 295.72 is: 443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.61 : 1,101.69 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.61/1,101.69 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.61x = 1,101.69 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.61x = 325,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,789.01/734.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.49

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