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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.80, 1,108.62 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.80, 1,108.62 and 531.72 is: 796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.80 : 1,108.62 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.80/1,108.62 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.80x = 1,108.62 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.80x = 589,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,475.43/739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.80

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