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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.78, 1,101.94 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.78, 1,101.94 and 247.74 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.78 : 1,101.94 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.78/1,101.94 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.78x = 1,101.94 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.78x = 272,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,994.62/734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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