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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.72, 1,105.69 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.72, 1,105.69 and 326.39 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 1,105.69 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/1,105.69 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 1,105.69 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 360,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,886.16/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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