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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.79, 1,102.20 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.79, 1,102.20 and 247.83 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.79 : 1,102.20 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.79/1,102.20 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.79x = 1,102.20 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.79x = 273,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,158.23/734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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