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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.87, 1,102.96 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.87, 1,102.96 and 369.87 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.87 : 1,102.96 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.87/1,102.96 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.87x = 1,102.96 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.87x = 407,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,951.82/734.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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