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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.78, 1,100.91 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.78, 1,100.91 and 443.40 is: 663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.78 : 1,100.91 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.78/1,100.91 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.78x = 1,100.91 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.78x = 488,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,143.49/735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.44

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