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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.69, 1,102.26 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.69, 1,102.26 and 247.70 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.69 : 1,102.26 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.69/1,102.26 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.69x = 1,102.26 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.69x = 273,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,029.80/734.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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