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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.26, 1,102.23 and 475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.26, 1,102.23 and 475.46 is: 712.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.26 : 1,102.23 = 475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.26/1,102.23 = 475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.26x = 1,102.23 × 475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.26x = 524,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,060.76/735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.76

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