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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,107.20 and 591.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,107.20 and 591.19 is: 886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,107.20 = 591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,107.20 = 591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,107.20 × 591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 654,565.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,565.57/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.80

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