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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.75, 1,103.95 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.75, 1,103.95 and 320.01 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.75 : 1,103.95 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.75/1,103.95 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.75x = 1,103.95 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.75x = 353,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,275.04/736.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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