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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.85, 1,103.16 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.85, 1,103.16 and 504.16 is: 755.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.85 : 1,103.16 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.85/1,103.16 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.85x = 1,103.16 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.85x = 556,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,169.15/735.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.82

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