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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.19, 1,102.82 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.19, 1,102.82 and 369.79 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.19 : 1,102.82 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.19/1,102.82 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.19x = 1,102.82 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.19x = 407,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,811.81/735.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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