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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.11, 1,107.98 and 628.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.11, 1,107.98 and 628.05 is: 942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.11 : 1,107.98 = 628.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.11/1,107.98 = 628.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.11x = 1,107.98 × 628.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.11x = 695,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,870.21/738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.77

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