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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,105.36 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,105.36 and 325.97 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,105.36 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,105.36 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,105.36 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 360,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,307.86/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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