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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.95, 1,102.78 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.95, 1,102.78 and 364.78 is: 547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.95 : 1,102.78 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.95/1,102.78 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.95x = 1,102.78 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.95x = 402,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,269.28/734.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.34

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