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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,102.61 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,102.61 and 388.37 is: 582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,102.61 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,102.61 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,102.61 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 428,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,220.65/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.29

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