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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,105.53 and 616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,105.53 and 616.60 is: 923.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,105.53 = 616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,105.53 = 616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,105.53 × 616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 681,669.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,669.80/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.55

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