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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.95, 1,101.31 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.95, 1,101.31 and 323.37 is: 485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.95 : 1,101.31 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.95/1,101.31 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.95x = 1,101.31 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.95x = 356,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,131.02/733.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.23

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