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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,103.43 and 738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,103.43 and 738.60 is: 1,103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,103.43 = 738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,103.43 = 738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,103.43 × 738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 814,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,993.40/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.43

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