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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.15, 1,102.73 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.15, 1,102.73 and 447.87 is: 671.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.15 : 1,102.73 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.15/1,102.73 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.15x = 1,102.73 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.15x = 493,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,877.45/735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.81

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