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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.58, 1,103.32 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.58, 1,103.32 and 530.52 is: 795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.58 : 1,103.32 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.58/1,103.32 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.58x = 1,103.32 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.58x = 585,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,333.33/735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.74

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