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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,101.68 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,101.68 and 344.56 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,101.68 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,101.68 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,101.68 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 379,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,593.14/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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