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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.68, 1,101.90 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.68, 1,101.90 and 247.66 is: 371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.68 : 1,101.90 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.68/1,101.90 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.68x = 1,101.90 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.68x = 272,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,896.55/734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.45

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