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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,103.52 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,103.52 and 302.52 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,103.52 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,103.52 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,103.52 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 333,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,836.87/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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