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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.81, 1,104.86 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.81, 1,104.86 and 326.06 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.81 : 1,104.86 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.81/1,104.86 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.81x = 1,104.86 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.81x = 360,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,245.13/736.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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