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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.65, 1,102.28 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.65, 1,102.28 and 247.74 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.65 : 1,102.28 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.65/1,102.28 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.65x = 1,102.28 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.65x = 273,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,078.85/734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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