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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.90, 1,104.02 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.90, 1,104.02 and 215.91 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.90 : 1,104.02 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.90/1,104.02 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.90x = 1,104.02 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.90x = 238,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,367.88/735.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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