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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.82, 1,101.99 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.82, 1,101.99 and 272.49 is: 408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.82 : 1,101.99 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.82/1,101.99 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.82x = 1,101.99 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.82x = 300,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,281.26/734.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.65

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