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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.99, 1,108.76 and 327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.99, 1,108.76 and 327.83 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.99 : 1,108.76 = 327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.99/1,108.76 = 327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.99x = 1,108.76 × 327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.99x = 363,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,477.61/738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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