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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.78, 1,103.82 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.78, 1,103.82 and 302.94 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.78 : 1,103.82 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.78/1,103.82 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.78x = 1,103.82 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.78x = 334,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,391.23/735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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