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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,102.80 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,102.80 and 488.88 is: 733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,102.80 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,102.80 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,102.80 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 539,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,136.86/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.40

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