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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,102.14 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,102.14 and 301.80 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,102.14 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,102.14 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,102.14 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 332,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,625.85/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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