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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.98, 1,103.04 and 389.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.98, 1,103.04 and 389.39 is: 583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.98 : 1,103.04 = 389.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.98/1,103.04 = 389.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.98x = 1,103.04 × 389.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.98x = 429,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,507.23/735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.59

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