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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,108.08 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,108.08 and 533.34 is: 800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,108.08 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,108.08 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,108.08 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 590,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,983.39/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.20

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