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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,103.84 and 405.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,103.84 and 405.83 is: 609.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,103.84 = 405.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,103.84 = 405.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,103.84 × 405.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 447,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,971.39/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.44

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