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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.31, 1,105.06 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.31, 1,105.06 and 543.26 is: 813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.31 : 1,105.06 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.31/1,105.06 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.31x = 1,105.06 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.31x = 600,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,337.66/738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.12

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