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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.97, 1,106.90 and 506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.97, 1,106.90 and 506.77 is: 759.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.97 : 1,106.90 = 506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.97/1,106.90 = 506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.97x = 1,106.90 × 506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.97x = 560,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,943.71/738.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.09

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