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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,100.30 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,100.30 and 387.96 is: 580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,100.30 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,100.30 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,100.30 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 426,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,872.39/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.68

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