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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.91, 1,102.14 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.91, 1,102.14 and 247.85 is: 371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.91 : 1,102.14 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.91/1,102.14 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.91x = 1,102.14 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.91x = 273,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,167.12/734.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.70

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