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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.48, 1,102.59 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.48, 1,102.59 and 503.79 is: 755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.48 : 1,102.59 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.48/1,102.59 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.48x = 1,102.59 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.48x = 555,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,473.82/735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.25

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