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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.77, 1,103.14 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.77, 1,103.14 and 345.56 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.77 : 1,103.14 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.77/1,103.14 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.77x = 1,103.14 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.77x = 381,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,201.06/735.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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