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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,102.89 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,102.89 and 324.42 is: 486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,102.89 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,102.89 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,102.89 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 357,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,799.57/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.80

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