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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.91, 1,104.03 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.91, 1,104.03 and 215.89 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.91 : 1,104.03 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.91/1,104.03 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.91x = 1,104.03 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.91x = 238,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,346.28/735.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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