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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.70, 1,104.17 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.70, 1,104.17 and 324.96 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.70 : 1,104.17 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.70/1,104.17 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.70x = 1,104.17 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.70x = 358,809.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,809.46/736.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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