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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.54, 1,103.58 and 530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.54, 1,103.58 and 530.34 is: 795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.54 : 1,103.58 = 530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.54/1,103.58 = 530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.54x = 1,103.58 × 530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.54x = 585,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,272.62/735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.70

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