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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,105.99 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,105.99 and 555.19 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,105.99 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,105.99 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,105.99 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 614,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,030.44/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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