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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.81, 1,103.64 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.81, 1,103.64 and 248.86 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.81 : 1,103.64 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.81/1,103.64 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.81x = 1,103.64 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.81x = 274,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,651.85/735.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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