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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,102.14 and 561.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,102.14 and 561.43 is: 841.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,102.14 = 561.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,102.14 = 561.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,102.14 × 561.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 618,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,771.70/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.41

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