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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.35, 1,103.87 and 581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.35, 1,103.87 and 581.79 is: 873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.35 : 1,103.87 = 581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.35/1,103.87 = 581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.35x = 1,103.87 × 581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.35x = 642,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,221.98/735.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.35

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