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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.68, 1,101.72 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.68, 1,101.72 and 318.24 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.68 : 1,101.72 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.68/1,101.72 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.68x = 1,101.72 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.68x = 350,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,611.37/734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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