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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.31, 1,103.07 and 599.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.31, 1,103.07 and 599.53 is: 899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.31 : 1,103.07 = 599.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.31/1,103.07 = 599.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.31x = 1,103.07 × 599.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.31x = 661,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,323.56/735.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.38

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