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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.91, 1,103.87 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.91, 1,103.87 and 303.07 is: 454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.91 : 1,103.87 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.91/1,103.87 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.91x = 1,103.87 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.91x = 334,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,549.88/735.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.61

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