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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.97, 1,102.55 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.97, 1,102.55 and 241.46 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.97 : 1,102.55 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.97/1,102.55 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.97x = 1,102.55 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.97x = 266,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,215.00/734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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