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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.17, 1,101.20 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.17, 1,101.20 and 441.75 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.17 : 1,101.20 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.17/1,101.20 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.17x = 1,101.20 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.17x = 486,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,455.10/735.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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