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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.58, 1,106.07 and 521.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.58, 1,106.07 and 521.14 is: 780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.58 : 1,106.07 = 521.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.58/1,106.07 = 521.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.58x = 1,106.07 × 521.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.58x = 576,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,417.32/738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.44

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