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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,106.79 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,106.79 and 373.83 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,106.79 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,106.79 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,106.79 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 413,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,751.31/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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