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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.48, 1,106.54 and 564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.48, 1,106.54 and 564.94 is: 846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.48 : 1,106.54 = 564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.48/1,106.54 = 564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.48x = 1,106.54 × 564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.48x = 625,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,120.35/738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.50

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