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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.97, 1,104.07 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.97, 1,104.07 and 248.89 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.97 : 1,104.07 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.97/1,104.07 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.97x = 1,104.07 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.97x = 274,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,791.98/735.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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