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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.96, 1,101.24 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.96, 1,101.24 and 344.54 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.96 : 1,101.24 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.96/1,101.24 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.96x = 1,101.24 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.96x = 379,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,421.23/734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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