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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,107.81 and 430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,107.81 and 430.72 is: 645.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,107.81 = 430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,107.81 = 430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,107.81 × 430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 477,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,150.38/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.87

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