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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.79, 1,105.56 and 326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.79, 1,105.56 and 326.21 is: 489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.79 : 1,105.56 = 326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.79/1,105.56 = 326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.79x = 1,105.56 × 326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.79x = 360,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,649.45/736.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.49

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