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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.64, 1,103.88 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.64, 1,103.88 and 324.88 is: 487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.64 : 1,103.88 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.64/1,103.88 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.64x = 1,103.88 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.64x = 358,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,628.53/735.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.51

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