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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.83, 1,103.79 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.83, 1,103.79 and 215.84 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.83 : 1,103.79 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.83/1,103.79 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.83x = 1,103.79 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.83x = 238,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,236.51/735.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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