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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.53, 1,102.07 and 518.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.53, 1,102.07 and 518.66 is: 777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.53 : 1,102.07 = 518.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.53/1,102.07 = 518.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.53x = 1,102.07 × 518.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.53x = 571,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,591.52/735.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.12

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