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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,103.09 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,103.09 and 324.34 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,103.09 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,103.09 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,103.09 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 357,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,771.83/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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