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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,109.50 and 715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,109.50 and 715.26 is: 1,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,109.50 = 715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,109.50 = 715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,109.50 × 715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 793,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,580.97/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.97

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