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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.98, 1,105.10 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.98, 1,105.10 and 554.03 is: 828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.98 : 1,105.10 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.98/1,105.10 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.98x = 1,105.10 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.98x = 612,255.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,255.78/738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.51

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