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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,102.56 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,102.56 and 247.98 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,102.56 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,102.56 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,102.56 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 273,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,412.83/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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