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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.77, 1,104.78 and 325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.77, 1,104.78 and 325.43 is: 487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.77 : 1,104.78 = 325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.77/1,104.78 = 325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.77x = 1,104.78 × 325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.77x = 359,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,523.03/736.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.97

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