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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.27, 1,102.17 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.27, 1,102.17 and 389.01 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.27 : 1,102.17 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.27/1,102.17 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.27x = 1,102.17 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.27x = 428,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,755.15/735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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