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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.14, 1,101.03 and 477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.14, 1,101.03 and 477.86 is: 715.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.14 : 1,101.03 = 477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.14/1,101.03 = 477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.14x = 1,101.03 × 477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.14x = 526,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,138.20/735.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.70

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