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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.06, 1,101.97 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.06, 1,101.97 and 503.39 is: 754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.06 : 1,101.97 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.06/1,101.97 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.06x = 1,101.97 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.06x = 554,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,720.68/735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.66

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