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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.02, 1,101.90 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.02, 1,101.90 and 388.16 is: 581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.02 : 1,101.90 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.02/1,101.90 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.02x = 1,101.90 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.02x = 427,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,713.50/735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.91

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