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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.56, 1,104.01 and 389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.56, 1,104.01 and 389.15 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.56 : 1,104.01 = 389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.56/1,104.01 = 389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.56x = 1,104.01 × 389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.56x = 429,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,618.03/735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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