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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.35, 1,100.79 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.35, 1,100.79 and 323.42 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.35 : 1,100.79 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.35/1,100.79 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.35x = 1,100.79 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.35x = 356,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,017.50/734.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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