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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,107.01 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,107.01 and 542.97 is: 813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,107.01 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,107.01 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,107.01 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 601,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,066.33/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.96

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