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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,108.38 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,108.38 and 270.47 is: 405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,108.38 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,108.38 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,108.38 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 299,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,783.54/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.73

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