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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,101.42 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,101.42 and 324.16 is: 485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,101.42 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,101.42 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,101.42 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 357,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,036.31/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.82

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