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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,105.20 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,105.20 and 506.32 is: 757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,105.20 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,105.20 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,105.20 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 559,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,584.86/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.71

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