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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.16, 1,102.74 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.16, 1,102.74 and 324.21 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.16 : 1,102.74 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.16/1,102.74 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.16x = 1,102.74 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.16x = 357,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,519.34/735.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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