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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.22, 1,101.72 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.22, 1,101.72 and 318.48 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.22 : 1,101.72 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.22/1,101.72 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.22x = 1,101.72 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.22x = 350,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,875.79/735.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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