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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,102.74 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,102.74 and 388.44 is: 582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,102.74 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,102.74 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,102.74 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 428,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,348.33/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.29

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