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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.19, 1,106.92 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.19, 1,106.92 and 430.11 is: 644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.19 : 1,106.92 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.19/1,106.92 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.19x = 1,106.92 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.19x = 476,097.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,097.36/738.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.95

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