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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.90, 1,103.85 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.90, 1,103.85 and 351.06 is: 526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.90 : 1,103.85 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.90/1,103.85 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.90x = 1,103.85 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.90x = 387,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,517.58/735.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.59

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