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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,105.68 and 521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,105.68 and 521.36 is: 780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,105.68 = 521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,105.68 = 521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,105.68 × 521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 576,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,457.32/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.26

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