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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.69, 1,102.96 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.69, 1,102.96 and 370.72 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.69 : 1,102.96 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.69/1,102.96 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.69x = 1,102.96 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.69x = 408,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,889.33/735.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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