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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.19, 1,102.78 and 388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.19, 1,102.78 and 388.91 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.19 : 1,102.78 = 388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.19/1,102.78 = 388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.19x = 1,102.78 × 388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.19x = 428,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,882.17/735.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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