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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.42, 1,103.21 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.42, 1,103.21 and 296.83 is: 445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.42 : 1,103.21 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.42/1,103.21 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.42x = 1,103.21 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.42x = 327,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,460.31/735.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.27

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