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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.37, 1,108.40 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.37, 1,108.40 and 507.66 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.37 : 1,108.40 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.37/1,108.40 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.37x = 1,108.40 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.37x = 562,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,687.81/739.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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