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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.09, 1,105.23 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.09, 1,105.23 and 325.74 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.09 : 1,105.23 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.09/1,105.23 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.09x = 1,105.23 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.09x = 360,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,017.62/737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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