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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.72, 1,101.12 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.72, 1,101.12 and 614.20 is: 919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.72 : 1,101.12 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.72/1,101.12 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.72x = 1,101.12 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.72x = 676,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,307.90/735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.25

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