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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.64, 1,104.30 and 615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.64, 1,104.30 and 615.16 is: 923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.64 : 1,104.30 = 615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.64/1,104.30 = 615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.64x = 1,104.30 × 615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.64x = 679,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,321.19/735.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.44

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