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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.67, 1,103.75 and 297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.67, 1,103.75 and 297.13 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.67 : 1,103.75 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.67/1,103.75 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.67x = 1,103.75 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.67x = 327,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,957.24/735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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