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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.63, 1,108.76 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.63, 1,108.76 and 504.54 is: 757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.63 : 1,108.76 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.63/1,108.76 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.63x = 1,108.76 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.63x = 559,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,411.25/738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.36

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