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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.73, 1,101.96 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.73, 1,101.96 and 214.62 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.73 : 1,101.96 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.73/1,101.96 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.73x = 1,101.96 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.73x = 236,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,502.66/734.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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