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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.81, 1,101.51 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.81, 1,101.51 and 323.87 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.81 : 1,101.51 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.81/1,101.51 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.81x = 1,101.51 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.81x = 356,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,746.04/734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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