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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,100.28 and 730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,100.28 and 730.27 is: 1,087.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,100.28 = 730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,100.28 = 730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,100.28 × 730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 803,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,501.48/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.61

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