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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,104.52 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,104.52 and 455.76 is: 681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,104.52 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,104.52 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,104.52 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 503,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,396.04/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.92

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