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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,103.96 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,103.96 and 445.44 is: 668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,103.96 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,103.96 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,103.96 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 491,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,747.94/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.17

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