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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.86, 1,102.29 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.86, 1,102.29 and 323.92 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.86 : 1,102.29 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.86/1,102.29 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.86x = 1,102.29 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.86x = 357,053.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,053.78/734.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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