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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.21, 1,102.21 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.21, 1,102.21 and 301.86 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.21 : 1,102.21 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.21/1,102.21 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.21x = 1,102.21 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.21x = 332,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,712.36/735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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