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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.77, 1,102.42 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.77, 1,102.42 and 323.90 is: 485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.77 : 1,102.42 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.77/1,102.42 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.77x = 1,102.42 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.77x = 357,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,068.33/734.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.96

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