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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.72, 1,102.52 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.72, 1,102.52 and 272.42 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.72 : 1,102.52 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.72/1,102.52 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.72x = 1,102.52 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.72x = 300,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,348.50/734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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