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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.91, 1,101.83 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.91, 1,101.83 and 344.69 is: 516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.91 : 1,101.83 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.91/1,101.83 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.91x = 1,101.83 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.91x = 379,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,789.78/734.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.79

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