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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.88, 1,104.81 and 326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.88, 1,104.81 and 326.00 is: 488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.88 : 1,104.81 = 326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.88/1,104.81 = 326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.88x = 1,104.81 × 326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.88x = 360,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,169.60/736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.78

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