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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.76, 1,102.19 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.76, 1,102.19 and 302.22 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.76 : 1,102.19 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.76/1,102.19 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.76x = 1,102.19 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.76x = 333,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,102.35/734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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