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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,106.28 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,106.28 and 554.90 is: 831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,106.28 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,106.28 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,106.28 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 613,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,874.77/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.70

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