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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.61, 1,108.30 and 478.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.61, 1,108.30 and 478.54 is: 718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.61 : 1,108.30 = 478.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.61/1,108.30 = 478.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.61x = 1,108.30 × 478.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.61x = 530,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,367.75/738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.06

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