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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.67, 1,103.64 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.67, 1,103.64 and 248.62 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.67 : 1,103.64 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.67/1,103.64 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.67x = 1,103.64 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.67x = 274,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,386.98/735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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