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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,105.80 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,105.80 and 326.23 is: 489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,105.80 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,105.80 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,105.80 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 360,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,742.98/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.34

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