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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.04, 1,102.94 and 599.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.04, 1,102.94 and 599.64 is: 899.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.04 : 1,102.94 = 599.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.04/1,102.94 = 599.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.04x = 1,102.94 × 599.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.04x = 661,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,366.94/735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.77

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