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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.76, 1,108.06 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.76, 1,108.06 and 306.12 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.76 : 1,108.06 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.76/1,108.06 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.76x = 1,108.06 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.76x = 339,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,199.33/738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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