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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,103.64 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,103.64 and 303.22 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,103.64 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,103.64 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,103.64 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 334,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,645.72/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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