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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,103.45 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,103.45 and 215.62 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,103.45 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,103.45 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,103.45 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 237,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,925.89/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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