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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.23, 1,104.30 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.23, 1,104.30 and 325.02 is: 487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.23 : 1,104.30 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.23/1,104.30 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.23x = 1,104.30 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.23x = 358,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,919.59/736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.51

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