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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.06, 1,102.78 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.06, 1,102.78 and 215.04 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.06 : 1,102.78 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.06/1,102.78 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.06x = 1,102.78 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.06x = 237,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,141.81/735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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