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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.06, 1,102.19 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.06, 1,102.19 and 323.79 is: 485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.06 : 1,102.19 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.06/1,102.19 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.06x = 1,102.19 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.06x = 356,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,878.10/735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.51

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