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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,103.09 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,103.09 and 388.26 is: 582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,103.09 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,103.09 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,103.09 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 428,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,283.78/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.64

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