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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.55, 1,105.80 and 718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.55, 1,105.80 and 718.30 is: 1,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.55 : 1,105.80 = 718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.55/1,105.80 = 718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.55x = 1,105.80 × 718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.55x = 794,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,296.14/738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.48

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