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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.89, 1,102.40 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.89, 1,102.40 and 247.97 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.89 : 1,102.40 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.89/1,102.40 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.89x = 1,102.40 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.89x = 273,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,362.13/734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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