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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.01, 1,101.06 and 442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.01, 1,101.06 and 442.59 is: 663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.01 : 1,101.06 = 442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.01/1,101.06 = 442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.01x = 1,101.06 × 442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.01x = 487,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,318.15/735.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.01

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