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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.62, 1,101.72 and 323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.62, 1,101.72 and 323.65 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.62 : 1,101.72 = 323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.62/1,101.72 = 323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.62x = 1,101.72 × 323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.62x = 356,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,571.68/734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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