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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.47, 1,102.98 and 345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.47, 1,102.98 and 345.07 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.47 : 1,102.98 = 345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.47/1,102.98 = 345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.47x = 1,102.98 × 345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.47x = 380,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,607.98/735.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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