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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.78, 1,102.10 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.78, 1,102.10 and 272.48 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.78 : 1,102.10 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.78/1,102.10 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.78x = 1,102.10 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.78x = 300,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,293.34/734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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