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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.05, 1,103.69 and 325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.05, 1,103.69 and 325.00 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.05 : 1,103.69 = 325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.05/1,103.69 = 325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.05x = 1,103.69 × 325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.05x = 358,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,701.44/736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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