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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,101.84 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,101.84 and 323.92 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,101.84 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,101.84 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,101.84 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 356,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,908.01/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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