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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.48, 1,105.83 and 554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.48, 1,105.83 and 554.50 is: 829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.48 : 1,105.83 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.48/1,105.83 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.48x = 1,105.83 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.48x = 613,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,182.74/739.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.21

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