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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,101.57 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,101.57 and 461.16 is: 691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,101.57 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,101.57 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,101.57 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 508,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,000.02/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.27

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