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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.13, 1,100.97 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.13, 1,100.97 and 323.19 is: 484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.13 : 1,100.97 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.13/1,100.97 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.13x = 1,100.97 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.13x = 355,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,822.49/734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.69

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