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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.23, 1,104.06 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.23, 1,104.06 and 325.08 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.23 : 1,104.06 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.23/1,104.06 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.23x = 1,104.06 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.23x = 358,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,908.53/736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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