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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.96, 1,102.34 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.96, 1,102.34 and 272.72 is: 409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.96 : 1,102.34 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.96/1,102.34 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.96x = 1,102.34 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.96x = 300,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,633.60/734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.05

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