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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.96, 1,101.06 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.96, 1,101.06 and 272.45 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.96 : 1,101.06 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.96/1,101.06 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.96x = 1,101.06 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.96x = 299,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,978.29/734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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