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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.89, 1,103.64 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.89, 1,103.64 and 215.93 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.89 : 1,103.64 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.89/1,103.64 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.89x = 1,103.64 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.89x = 238,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,308.99/735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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