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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,102.37 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,102.37 and 302.09 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,102.37 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,102.37 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,102.37 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 333,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,007.93/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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