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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.21, 1,108.13 and 624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.21, 1,108.13 and 624.07 is: 936.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.21 : 1,108.13 = 624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.21/1,108.13 = 624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.21x = 1,108.13 × 624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.21x = 691,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,550.69/738.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.79

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