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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.78, 1,102.66 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.78, 1,102.66 and 272.57 is: 409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.78 : 1,102.66 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.78/1,102.66 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.78x = 1,102.66 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.78x = 300,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,554.11/734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.04

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