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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.27, 1,103.15 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.27, 1,103.15 and 461.04 is: 691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.27 : 1,103.15 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.27/1,103.15 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.27x = 1,103.15 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.27x = 508,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,597.43/735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.72

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