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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.11, 1,104.51 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.11, 1,104.51 and 325.18 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.11 : 1,104.51 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.11/1,104.51 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.11x = 1,104.51 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.11x = 359,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,164.56/736.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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