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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.98, 1,102.20 and 620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.98, 1,102.20 and 620.24 is: 930.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.98 : 1,102.20 = 620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.98/1,102.20 = 620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.98x = 1,102.20 × 620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.98x = 683,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,628.53/734.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.13

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