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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.99, 1,102.56 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.99, 1,102.56 and 248.08 is: 372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.99 : 1,102.56 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.99/1,102.56 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.99x = 1,102.56 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.99x = 273,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,517.57/734.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.14

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