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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.82, 1,102.02 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.82, 1,102.02 and 301.88 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.82 : 1,102.02 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.82/1,102.02 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.82x = 1,102.02 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.82x = 332,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,672.29/734.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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