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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.09, 1,101.86 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.09, 1,101.86 and 247.97 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.09 : 1,101.86 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.09/1,101.86 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.09x = 1,101.86 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.09x = 273,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,228.22/735.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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