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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.23, 1,105.80 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.23, 1,105.80 and 326.02 is: 489.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.23 : 1,105.80 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.23/1,105.80 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.23x = 1,105.80 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.23x = 360,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,512.92/737.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.01

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