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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.29, 1,104.72 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.29, 1,104.72 and 325.20 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.29 : 1,104.72 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.29/1,104.72 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.29x = 1,104.72 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.29x = 359,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,254.94/736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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