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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.49, 1,102.20 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.49, 1,102.20 and 324.22 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.49 : 1,102.20 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.49/1,102.20 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.49x = 1,102.20 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.49x = 357,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,355.28/735.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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