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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.38, 1,103.07 and 592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.38, 1,103.07 and 592.01 is: 888.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.38 : 1,103.07 = 592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.38/1,103.07 = 592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.38x = 1,103.07 × 592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.38x = 653,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,033.45/735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.02

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