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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.52, 1,100.70 and 503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.52, 1,100.70 and 503.32 is: 753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.52 : 1,100.70 = 503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.52/1,100.70 = 503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.52x = 1,100.70 × 503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.52x = 554,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,004.32/735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.21

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