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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.11, 1,101.41 and 460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.11, 1,101.41 and 460.58 is: 690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.11 : 1,101.41 = 460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.11/1,101.41 = 460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.11x = 1,101.41 × 460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.11x = 507,285.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,285.11/735.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.09

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