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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.94, 1,107.63 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.94, 1,107.63 and 555.76 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.94 : 1,107.63 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.94/1,107.63 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.94x = 1,107.63 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.94x = 615,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,576.45/738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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