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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,101.72 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,101.72 and 247.92 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,101.72 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,101.72 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,101.72 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 273,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,138.42/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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