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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.56, 1,105 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.56, 1,105 and 325.56 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.56 : 1,105 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.56/1,105 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.56x = 1,105 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.56x = 359,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,743.80/736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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