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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.77, 1,107.32 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.77, 1,107.32 and 507.74 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.77 : 1,107.32 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.77/1,107.32 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.77x = 1,107.32 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.77x = 562,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,222.58/738.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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