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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.71, 1,103.56 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.71, 1,103.56 and 248.76 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.71 : 1,103.56 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.71/1,103.56 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.71x = 1,103.56 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.71x = 274,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,521.59/735.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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