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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.34, 1,102.72 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.34, 1,102.72 and 324.19 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.34 : 1,102.72 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.34/1,102.72 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.34x = 1,102.72 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.34x = 357,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,488.45/735.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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