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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,108.26 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,108.26 and 523.08 is: 784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,108.26 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,108.26 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,108.26 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 579,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,708.64/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.37

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