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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.02, 1,104.80 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.02, 1,104.80 and 325.82 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.02 : 1,104.80 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.02/1,104.80 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.02x = 1,104.80 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.02x = 359,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,965.94/737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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