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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.90, 1,102.59 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.90, 1,102.59 and 324.05 is: 486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.90 : 1,102.59 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.90/1,102.59 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.90x = 1,102.59 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.90x = 357,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,288.78/734.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.18

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