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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.74, 1,104.38 and 540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.74, 1,104.38 and 540.97 is: 812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.74 : 1,104.38 = 540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.74/1,104.38 = 540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.74x = 1,104.38 × 540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.74x = 597,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,436.05/735.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.02

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