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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.44, 1,104.98 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.44, 1,104.98 and 475.56 is: 714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.44 : 1,104.98 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.44/1,104.98 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.44x = 1,104.98 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.44x = 525,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,481.91/735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.52

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