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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,099.91 and 503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,099.91 and 503.03 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,099.91 = 503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,099.91 = 503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,099.91 × 503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 553,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,285.21/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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