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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.03, 1,101.96 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.03, 1,101.96 and 247.83 is: 371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.03 : 1,101.96 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.03/1,101.96 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.03x = 1,101.96 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.03x = 273,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,098.75/735.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.55

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