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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.98, 1,102.40 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.98, 1,102.40 and 272.76 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.98 : 1,102.40 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.98/1,102.40 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.98x = 1,102.40 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.98x = 300,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,690.62/734.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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