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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.89, 1,103.83 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.89, 1,103.83 and 248.67 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.89 : 1,103.83 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.89/1,103.83 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.89x = 1,103.83 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.89x = 274,488.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,488.78/735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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