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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.78, 1,102.22 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.78, 1,102.22 and 272.55 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.78 : 1,102.22 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.78/1,102.22 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.78x = 1,102.22 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.78x = 300,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,408.70/734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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