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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.47, 1,108.34 and 556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.47, 1,108.34 and 556.28 is: 833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.47 : 1,108.34 = 556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.47/1,108.34 = 556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.47x = 1,108.34 × 556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.47x = 616,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,543.22/739.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.76

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