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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.84, 1,104.12 and 476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.84, 1,104.12 and 476.22 is: 714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.84 : 1,104.12 = 476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.84/1,104.12 = 476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.84x = 1,104.12 × 476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.84x = 525,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,804.03/735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.56

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