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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.77, 1,102.32 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.77, 1,102.32 and 247.80 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.77 : 1,102.32 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.77/1,102.32 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.77x = 1,102.32 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.77x = 273,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,158.10/734.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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