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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.93, 1,108.56 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.93, 1,108.56 and 276.71 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.93 : 1,108.56 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.93/1,108.56 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.93x = 1,108.56 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.93x = 306,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,749.64/738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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