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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,106.88 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,106.88 and 520.92 is: 781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,106.88 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,106.88 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,106.88 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 576,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,595.93/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.30

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