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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,107.36 and 523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,107.36 and 523.68 is: 785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,107.36 = 523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,107.36 = 523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,107.36 × 523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 579,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,902.28/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.71

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