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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.13, 1,107.60 and 275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.13, 1,107.60 and 275.89 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.13 : 1,107.60 = 275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.13/1,107.60 = 275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.13x = 1,107.60 × 275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.13x = 305,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,575.76/738.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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