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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.80, 1,104.26 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.80, 1,104.26 and 389.22 is: 584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.80 : 1,104.26 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.80/1,104.26 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.80x = 1,104.26 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.80x = 429,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,800.08/735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.13

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