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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,103.35 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,103.35 and 443.26 is: 665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,103.35 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,103.35 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,103.35 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 489,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,070.92/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.36

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