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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.10, 1,102.03 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.10, 1,102.03 and 388.24 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.10 : 1,102.03 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.10/1,102.03 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.10x = 1,102.03 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.10x = 427,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,852.13/735.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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