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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.89, 1,104.57 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.89, 1,104.57 and 653.04 is: 980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.89 : 1,104.57 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.89/1,104.57 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.89x = 1,104.57 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.89x = 721,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,328.39/735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.22

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