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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.81, 1,100.12 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.81, 1,100.12 and 387.36 is: 579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.81 : 1,100.12 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.81/1,100.12 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.81x = 1,100.12 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.81x = 426,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,140.55/734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.94

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