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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.54, 1,103.61 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.54, 1,103.61 and 458.12 is: 687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.54 : 1,103.61 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.54/1,103.61 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.54x = 1,103.61 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.54x = 505,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,590.29/735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.38

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