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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.28, 1,103.16 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.28, 1,103.16 and 324.76 is: 487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.28 : 1,103.16 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.28/1,103.16 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.28x = 1,103.16 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.28x = 358,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,262.24/735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.25

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