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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.84, 1,102.38 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.84, 1,102.38 and 247.84 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.84 : 1,102.38 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.84/1,102.38 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.84x = 1,102.38 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.84x = 273,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,213.86/734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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