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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.16, 1,103.82 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.16, 1,103.82 and 303.16 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.16 : 1,103.82 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.16/1,103.82 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.16x = 1,103.82 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.16x = 334,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,634.07/735.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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