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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,107.19 and 534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,107.19 and 534.03 is: 800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,107.19 = 534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,107.19 = 534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,107.19 × 534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 591,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,272.68/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.34

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