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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.66, 1,101.99 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.66, 1,101.99 and 301.82 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.66 : 1,101.99 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.66/1,101.99 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.66x = 1,101.99 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.66x = 332,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,602.62/734.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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