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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.71, 1,104.38 and 621.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.71, 1,104.38 and 621.57 is: 933.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.71 : 1,104.38 = 621.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.71/1,104.38 = 621.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.71x = 1,104.38 × 621.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.71x = 686,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,446.37/735.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.04

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