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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,102.05 and 661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,102.05 and 661.80 is: 992.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,102.05 = 661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,102.05 = 661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,102.05 × 661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 729,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,336.69/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.70

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