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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,101.39 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,101.39 and 272.32 is: 408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,101.39 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,101.39 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,101.39 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 299,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,926.75/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.27

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