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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,019.84 and 644.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,019.84 and 644.70 is: 890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,019.84 = 644.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,019.84 = 644.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,019.84 × 644.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 657,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,487.62/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.79

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