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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,101.88 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,101.88 and 518.52 is: 776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,101.88 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,101.88 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,101.88 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 571,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,346.82/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.92

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