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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,105.96 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,105.96 and 520.64 is: 780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,105.96 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,105.96 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,105.96 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 575,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,807.01/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.10

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