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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.68, 1,102.02 and 553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.68, 1,102.02 and 553.24 is: 829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.68 : 1,102.02 = 553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.68/1,102.02 = 553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.68x = 1,102.02 × 553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.68x = 609,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,681.54/734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.86

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