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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,104.68 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,104.68 and 543.02 is: 812.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,104.68 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,104.68 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,104.68 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 599,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,859.17/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.75

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