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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.98, 1,102.94 and 553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.98, 1,102.94 and 553.26 is: 829.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.98 : 1,102.94 = 553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.98/1,102.94 = 553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.98x = 1,102.94 × 553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.98x = 610,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,207.76/735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.11

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