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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.89, 1,104.15 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.89, 1,104.15 and 443.58 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.89 : 1,104.15 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.89/1,104.15 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.89x = 1,104.15 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.89x = 489,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,773.88/735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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