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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.65, 1,102.55 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.65, 1,102.55 and 345.09 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.65 : 1,102.55 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.65/1,102.55 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.65x = 1,102.55 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.65x = 380,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,477.25/735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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