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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,103.04 and 573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,103.04 and 573.42 is: 859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,103.04 = 573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,103.04 = 573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,103.04 × 573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 632,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,505.20/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.43

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