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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,105.26 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,105.26 and 655.48 is: 985.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,105.26 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,105.26 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,105.26 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 724,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,475.82/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.15

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