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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.98, 1,104.06 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.98, 1,104.06 and 325.30 is: 487.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.98 : 1,104.06 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.98/1,104.06 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.98x = 1,104.06 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.98x = 359,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,150.72/735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.99

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