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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.72, 1,103.16 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.72, 1,103.16 and 302.36 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.72 : 1,103.16 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.72/1,103.16 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.72x = 1,103.16 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.72x = 333,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,551.46/735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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