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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.82, 1,105.29 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.82, 1,105.29 and 325.98 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.82 : 1,105.29 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.82/1,105.29 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.82x = 1,105.29 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.82x = 360,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,302.43/737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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