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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,109.18 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,109.18 and 374.34 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,109.18 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,109.18 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,109.18 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 415,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,210.44/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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