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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,102.24 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,102.24 and 324.04 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,102.24 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,102.24 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,102.24 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 357,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,169.85/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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