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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.46, 1,102.16 and 580.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.46, 1,102.16 and 580.71 is: 870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.46 : 1,102.16 = 580.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.46/1,102.16 = 580.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.46x = 1,102.16 × 580.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.46x = 640,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,026.92/735.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.24

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