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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,103.43 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,103.43 and 443.22 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,103.43 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,103.43 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,103.43 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 489,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,062.24/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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