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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,107.39 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,107.39 and 372.92 is: 559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,107.39 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,107.39 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,107.39 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 412,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,967.88/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.06

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