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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.69, 1,101.86 and 364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.69, 1,101.86 and 364.13 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.69 : 1,101.86 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.69/1,101.86 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.69x = 1,101.86 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.69x = 401,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,212.95/734.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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