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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,107.45 and 565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,107.45 and 565.29 is: 847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,107.45 = 565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,107.45 = 565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,107.45 × 565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 626,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,030.41/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.91

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