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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,106.82 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,106.82 and 521.64 is: 781.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,106.82 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,106.82 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,106.82 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 577,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,361.58/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.19

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