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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.56, 1,101.03 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.56, 1,101.03 and 475.21 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.56 : 1,101.03 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.56/1,101.03 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.56x = 1,101.03 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.56x = 523,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,220.47/735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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