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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.15, 1,104.72 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.15, 1,104.72 and 325.41 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.15 : 1,104.72 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.15/1,104.72 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.15x = 1,104.72 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.15x = 359,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,486.94/736.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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