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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.95, 1,104.03 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.95, 1,104.03 and 248.94 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.95 : 1,104.03 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.95/1,104.03 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.95x = 1,104.03 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.95x = 274,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,837.23/735.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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