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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.73, 1,103.59 and 462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.73, 1,103.59 and 462.01 is: 693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.73 : 1,103.59 = 462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.73/1,103.59 = 462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.73x = 1,103.59 × 462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.73x = 509,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,867.66/735.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.01

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