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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.62, 1,101.75 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.62, 1,101.75 and 272.46 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.62 : 1,101.75 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.62/1,101.75 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.62x = 1,101.75 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.62x = 300,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,187.45/734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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