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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,101.96 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,101.96 and 301.86 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,101.96 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,101.96 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,101.96 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 332,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,637.65/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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