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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.34, 1,102.26 and 461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.34, 1,102.26 and 461.62 is: 691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.34 : 1,102.26 = 461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.34/1,102.26 = 461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.34x = 1,102.26 × 461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.34x = 508,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,825.26/735.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.96

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