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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.35, 1,104.90 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.35, 1,104.90 and 325.44 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.35 : 1,104.90 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.35/1,104.90 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.35x = 1,104.90 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.35x = 359,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,578.66/736.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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