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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.88, 1,103.97 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.88, 1,103.97 and 248.89 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.88 : 1,103.97 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.88/1,103.97 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.88x = 1,103.97 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.88x = 274,767.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,767.09/735.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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