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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,101.76 and 441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,101.76 and 441.97 is: 662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,101.76 = 441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,101.76 = 441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,101.76 × 441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 486,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,944.87/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.58

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