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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.79, 1,107.93 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.79, 1,107.93 and 373.34 is: 559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.79 : 1,107.93 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.79/1,107.93 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.79x = 1,107.93 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.79x = 413,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,634.59/738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.88

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