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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.65, 1,115.03 and 734.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.65, 1,115.03 and 734.55 is: 1,108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.65 : 1,115.03 = 734.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.65/1,115.03 = 734.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.65x = 1,115.03 × 734.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.65x = 819,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,049.21/738.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.84

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