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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,105.05 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,105.05 and 575.10 is: 860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,105.05 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,105.05 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,105.05 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 635,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,514.26/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.78

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