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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.92, 1,104.03 and 319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.92, 1,104.03 and 319.63 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.92 : 1,104.03 = 319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.92/1,104.03 = 319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.92x = 1,104.03 × 319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.92x = 352,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,880.42/735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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