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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,105.62 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,105.62 and 445.38 is: 666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,105.62 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,105.62 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,105.62 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 492,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,421.04/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.37

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