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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.80, 1,101.91 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.80, 1,101.91 and 272.47 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.80 : 1,101.91 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.80/1,101.91 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.80x = 1,101.91 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.80x = 300,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,237.42/734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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