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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,107.83 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,107.83 and 430.73 is: 645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,107.83 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,107.83 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,107.83 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 477,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,170.92/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.88

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