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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.38, 1,101.02 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.38, 1,101.02 and 503.78 is: 754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.38 : 1,101.02 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.38/1,101.02 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.38x = 1,101.02 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.38x = 554,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,671.86/735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.27

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