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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.50, 1,100.52 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.50, 1,100.52 and 443.14 is: 663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.50 : 1,100.52 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.50/1,100.52 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.50x = 1,100.52 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.50x = 487,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,684.43/735.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.07

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