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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.84, 1,102.68 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.84, 1,102.68 and 370.13 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.84 : 1,102.68 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.84/1,102.68 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.84x = 1,102.68 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.84x = 408,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,129.44/735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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