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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.71, 1,103.70 and 461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.71, 1,103.70 and 461.48 is: 692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.71 : 1,103.70 = 461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.71/1,103.70 = 461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.71x = 1,103.70 × 461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.71x = 509,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,329.96/735.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.30

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