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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.74, 1,101.13 and 441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.74, 1,101.13 and 441.29 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.74 : 1,101.13 = 441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.74/1,101.13 = 441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.74x = 1,101.13 × 441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.74x = 485,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,917.66/734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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