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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.98, 1,105.47 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.98, 1,105.47 and 326.22 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.98 : 1,105.47 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.98/1,105.47 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.98x = 1,105.47 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.98x = 360,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,626.42/736.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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