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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.21, 1,101.78 and 580.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.21, 1,101.78 and 580.46 is: 869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.21 : 1,101.78 = 580.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.21/1,101.78 = 580.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.21x = 1,101.78 × 580.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.21x = 639,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,533.71/735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.87

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