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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.67, 1,108.71 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.67, 1,108.71 and 507.80 is: 761.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.67 : 1,108.71 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.67/1,108.71 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.67x = 1,108.71 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.67x = 563,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,005.71/739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.16

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