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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.65, 1,105.96 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.65, 1,105.96 and 326.56 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.65 : 1,105.96 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.65/1,105.96 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.65x = 1,105.96 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.65x = 361,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,166.85/737.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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