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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.78, 1,108.29 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.78, 1,108.29 and 622.80 is: 938.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.78 : 1,108.29 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.78/1,108.29 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.78x = 1,108.29 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.78x = 690,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,243.01/735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.11

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