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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.62, 1,104.90 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.62, 1,104.90 and 325.74 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.62 : 1,104.90 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.62/1,104.90 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.62x = 1,104.90 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.62x = 359,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,910.13/736.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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