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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.01, 1,100.35 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.01, 1,100.35 and 445.57 is: 667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.01 : 1,100.35 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.01/1,100.35 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.01x = 1,100.35 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.01x = 490,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,282.95/735.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.04

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