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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.98, 1,108.02 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.98, 1,108.02 and 276.22 is: 414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.98 : 1,108.02 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.98/1,108.02 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.98x = 1,108.02 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.98x = 306,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,057.28/738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.16

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