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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.45, 1,103.24 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.45, 1,103.24 and 592.08 is: 888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.45 : 1,103.24 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.45/1,103.24 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.45x = 1,103.24 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.45x = 653,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,206.34/735.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.17

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