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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.44, 1,105.74 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.44, 1,105.74 and 508.04 is: 760.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.44 : 1,105.74 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.44/1,105.74 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.44x = 1,105.74 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.44x = 561,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,760.15/738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.74

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