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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.92, 1,103.81 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.92, 1,103.81 and 461.18 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.92 : 1,103.81 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.92/1,103.81 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.92x = 1,103.81 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.92x = 509,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,055.10/735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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