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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.37, 1,101.11 and 588.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.37, 1,101.11 and 588.43 is: 881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.37 : 1,101.11 = 588.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.37/1,101.11 = 588.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.37x = 1,101.11 × 588.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.37x = 647,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,924.59/735.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.09

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