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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.45, 1,100.61 and 603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.45, 1,100.61 and 603.87 is: 903.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.45 : 1,100.61 = 603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.45/1,100.61 = 603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.45x = 1,100.61 × 603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.45x = 664,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,625.36/735.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.70

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