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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.40, 1,106.16 and 480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.40, 1,106.16 and 480.64 is: 720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.40 : 1,106.16 = 480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.40/1,106.16 = 480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.40x = 1,106.16 × 480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.40x = 531,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,664.74/738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.02

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