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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,102.97 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,102.97 and 324.27 is: 486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,102.97 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,102.97 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,102.97 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 357,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,660.89/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.34

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