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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.04, 1,101.18 and 571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.04, 1,101.18 and 571.94 is: 856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.04 : 1,101.18 = 571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.04/1,101.18 = 571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.04x = 1,101.18 × 571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.04x = 629,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,808.89/735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.84

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