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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.28, 1,106.46 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.28, 1,106.46 and 542.76 is: 813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.28 : 1,106.46 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.28/1,106.46 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.28x = 1,106.46 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.28x = 600,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,542.23/738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.43

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