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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.61, 1,101.75 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.61, 1,101.75 and 214.49 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.61 : 1,101.75 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.61/1,101.75 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.61x = 1,101.75 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.61x = 236,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,308.85/734.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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