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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.78, 1,100.88 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.78, 1,100.88 and 445.64 is: 667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.78 : 1,100.88 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.78/1,100.88 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.78x = 1,100.88 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.78x = 490,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,596.16/734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.68

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