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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,106.16 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,106.16 and 429.80 is: 643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,106.16 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,106.16 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,106.16 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 475,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,427.57/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.69

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