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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.92, 1,104.02 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.92, 1,104.02 and 303.12 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.92 : 1,104.02 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.92/1,104.02 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.92x = 1,104.02 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.92x = 334,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,650.54/735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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