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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.68, 1,107.55 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.68, 1,107.55 and 508.20 is: 760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.68 : 1,107.55 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.68/1,107.55 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.68x = 1,107.55 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.68x = 562,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,856.91/739.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.95

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