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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.07, 1,107.07 and 565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.07, 1,107.07 and 565.04 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.07 : 1,107.07 = 565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.07/1,107.07 = 565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.07x = 1,107.07 × 565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.07x = 625,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,538.83/738.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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