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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,106.94 and 566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,106.94 and 566.76 is: 849.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,106.94 = 566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,106.94 = 566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,106.94 × 566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 627,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,369.31/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.40

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