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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.17, 1,105.68 and 505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.17, 1,105.68 and 505.97 is: 757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.17 : 1,105.68 = 505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.17/1,105.68 = 505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.17x = 1,105.68 × 505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.17x = 559,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,435.38/738.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.87

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