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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.85, 1,102.83 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.85, 1,102.83 and 369.95 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.85 : 1,102.83 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.85/1,102.83 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.85x = 1,102.83 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.85x = 407,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,986.44/734.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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