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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.25, 1,102.19 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.25, 1,102.19 and 272.90 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.25 : 1,102.19 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.25/1,102.19 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.25x = 1,102.19 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.25x = 300,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,789.04/735.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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