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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,100.52 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,100.52 and 460.44 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,100.52 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,100.52 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,100.52 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 506,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,723.43/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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