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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,106.97 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,106.97 and 275.94 is: 413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,106.97 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,106.97 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,106.97 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 305,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,457.30/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.83

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