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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.84, 1,113.64 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.84, 1,113.64 and 326.08 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.84 : 1,113.64 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.84/1,113.64 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.84x = 1,113.64 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.84x = 363,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,135.73/742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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