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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,102.89 and 581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,102.89 and 581.22 is: 871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,102.89 = 581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,102.89 = 581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,102.89 × 581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 641,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,021.73/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.00

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