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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.89, 1,103.90 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.89, 1,103.90 and 248.97 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.89 : 1,103.90 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.89/1,103.90 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.89x = 1,103.90 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.89x = 274,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,837.98/735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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