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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.47, 1,106.15 and 506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.47, 1,106.15 and 506.27 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.47 : 1,106.15 = 506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.47/1,106.15 = 506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.47x = 1,106.15 × 506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.47x = 560,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,010.56/738.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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