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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.01, 1,106.92 and 615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.01, 1,106.92 and 615.38 is: 922.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.01 : 1,106.92 = 615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.01/1,106.92 = 615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.01x = 1,106.92 × 615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.01x = 681,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,176.43/738.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.99

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