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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.75, 1,102.82 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.75, 1,102.82 and 324.95 is: 487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.75 : 1,102.82 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.75/1,102.82 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.75x = 1,102.82 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.75x = 358,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,354.22/735.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.06

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