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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,107.81 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,107.81 and 532.58 is: 798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,107.81 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,107.81 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,107.81 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 589,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,991.91/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.23

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