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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.22, 1,106.10 and 521.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.22, 1,106.10 and 521.41 is: 781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.22 : 1,106.10 = 521.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.22/1,106.10 = 521.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.22x = 1,106.10 × 521.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.22x = 576,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,731.60/738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.25

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