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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.85, 1,102.38 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.85, 1,102.38 and 272.61 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.85 : 1,102.38 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.85/1,102.38 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.85x = 1,102.38 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.85x = 300,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,519.81/734.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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