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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.67, 1,108.30 and 507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.67, 1,108.30 and 507.77 is: 760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.67 : 1,108.30 = 507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.67/1,108.30 = 507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.67x = 1,108.30 × 507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.67x = 562,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,761.49/739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.83

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