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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.67, 1,100.34 and 608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.67, 1,100.34 and 608.13 is: 910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.67 : 1,100.34 = 608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.67/1,100.34 = 608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.67x = 1,100.34 × 608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.67x = 669,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,149.76/734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.82

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