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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.62, 1,103.63 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.62, 1,103.63 and 345.60 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.62 : 1,103.63 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.62/1,103.63 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.62x = 1,103.63 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.62x = 381,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,412.80/735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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