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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.53, 1,106.56 and 521.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.53, 1,106.56 and 521.66 is: 781.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.53 : 1,106.56 = 521.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.53/1,106.56 = 521.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.53x = 1,106.56 × 521.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.53x = 577,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,248.09/738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.62

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