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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.75, 1,108.15 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.75, 1,108.15 and 276.48 is: 414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.75 : 1,108.15 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.75/1,108.15 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.75x = 1,108.15 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.75x = 306,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,376.47/738.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.72

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