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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,101.58 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,101.58 and 572.04 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,101.58 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,101.58 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,101.58 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 630,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,147.82/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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