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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.76, 1,105.39 and 730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.76, 1,105.39 and 730.56 is: 1,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.76 : 1,105.39 = 730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.76/1,105.39 = 730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.76x = 1,105.39 × 730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.76x = 807,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,553.72/738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.12

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