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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.03, 1,101.94 and 388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.03, 1,101.94 and 388.15 is: 581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.03 : 1,101.94 = 388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.03/1,101.94 = 388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.03x = 1,101.94 × 388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.03x = 427,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,714.29/735.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.90

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