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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,103.74 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,103.74 and 544.04 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,103.74 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,103.74 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,103.74 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 600,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,478.71/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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