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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.09, 1,017.90 and 614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.09, 1,017.90 and 614.16 is: 846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.09 : 1,017.90 = 614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.09/1,017.90 = 614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.09x = 1,017.90 × 614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.09x = 625,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,153.46/738.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.99

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