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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.72, 1,102.22 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.72, 1,102.22 and 247.77 is: 371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.72 : 1,102.22 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.72/1,102.22 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.72x = 1,102.22 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.72x = 273,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,095.81/734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.70

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