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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.57, 1,102.70 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.57, 1,102.70 and 273.06 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.57 : 1,102.70 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.57/1,102.70 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.57x = 1,102.70 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.57x = 301,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,101.90/735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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