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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,101.11 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,101.11 and 301.25 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,101.11 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,101.11 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,101.11 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 331,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,707.88/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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