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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.57, 1,102.74 and 389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.57, 1,102.74 and 389.00 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.57 : 1,102.74 = 389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.57/1,102.74 = 389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.57x = 1,102.74 × 389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.57x = 428,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,960.35/735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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