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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.13, 1,104.56 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.13, 1,104.56 and 325.22 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.13 : 1,104.56 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.13/1,104.56 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.13x = 1,104.56 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.13x = 359,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,217.85/736.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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