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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.07, 1,107.81 and 555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.07, 1,107.81 and 555.92 is: 833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.07 : 1,107.81 = 555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.07/1,107.81 = 555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.07x = 1,107.81 × 555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.07x = 615,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,848.20/739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.28

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