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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,104.18 and 655.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,104.18 and 655.93 is: 981.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,104.18 = 655.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,104.18 = 655.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,104.18 × 655.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 724,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,264.79/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.19

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