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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,103.33 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,103.33 and 531.40 is: 794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,103.33 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,103.33 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,103.33 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 586,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,309.56/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.24

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