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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.48, 1,101.87 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.48, 1,101.87 and 552.96 is: 828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.48 : 1,101.87 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.48/1,101.87 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.48x = 1,101.87 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.48x = 609,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,290.04/735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.43

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