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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,105.35 and 518.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,105.35 and 518.41 is: 776.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,105.35 = 518.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,105.35 = 518.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,105.35 × 518.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 573,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,024.49/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.14

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