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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,103.04 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,103.04 and 324.44 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,103.04 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,103.04 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,103.04 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 357,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,870.30/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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