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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.58, 1,102.83 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.58, 1,102.83 and 345.38 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.58 : 1,102.83 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.58/1,102.83 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.58x = 1,102.83 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.58x = 380,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,896.25/735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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