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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.42, 1,103.33 and 324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.42, 1,103.33 and 324.89 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.42 : 1,103.33 = 324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.42/1,103.33 = 324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.42x = 1,103.33 × 324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.42x = 358,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,456.18/735.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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