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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.72, 1,102.87 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.72, 1,102.87 and 273.37 is: 409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.72 : 1,102.87 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.72/1,102.87 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.72x = 1,102.87 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.72x = 301,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,491.57/735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.79

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