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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.07, 1,102.60 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.07, 1,102.60 and 324.21 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.07 : 1,102.60 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.07/1,102.60 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.07x = 1,102.60 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.07x = 357,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,468.43/735.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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