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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,106.82 and 445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,106.82 and 445.51 is: 667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,106.82 = 445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,106.82 = 445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,106.82 × 445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 493,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,093.84/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.32

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