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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,106.76 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,106.76 and 554.60 is: 831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,106.76 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,106.76 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,106.76 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 613,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,809.10/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.49

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