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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.57, 1,103.85 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.57, 1,103.85 and 302.72 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.57 : 1,103.85 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.57/1,103.85 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.57x = 1,103.85 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.57x = 334,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,151.95/735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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