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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.09, 1,100.68 and 575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.09, 1,100.68 and 575.19 is: 861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.09 : 1,100.68 = 575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.09/1,100.68 = 575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.09x = 1,100.68 × 575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.09x = 633,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,097.38/735.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.25

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