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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,102.26 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,102.26 and 323.64 is: 485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,102.26 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,102.26 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,102.26 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 356,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,735.43/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.43

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