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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.87, 1,102.08 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.87, 1,102.08 and 344.63 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.87 : 1,102.08 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.87/1,102.08 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.87x = 1,102.08 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.87x = 379,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,809.81/734.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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