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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,106.06 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,106.06 and 507.20 is: 759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,106.06 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,106.06 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,106.06 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 560,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,985.57/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.45

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