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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.77, 1,107.17 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.77, 1,107.17 and 276.09 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.77 : 1,107.17 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.77/1,107.17 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.77x = 1,107.17 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.77x = 305,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,678.57/738.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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