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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,107.72 and 530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,107.72 and 530.38 is: 795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,107.72 = 530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,107.72 = 530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,107.72 × 530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 587,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,512.53/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.72

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