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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.47, 1,103.82 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.47, 1,103.82 and 325.14 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.47 : 1,103.82 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.47/1,103.82 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.47x = 1,103.82 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.47x = 358,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,894.82/736.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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