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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.22, 1,105.15 and 647.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.22, 1,105.15 and 647.09 is: 968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.22 : 1,105.15 = 647.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.22/1,105.15 = 647.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.22x = 1,105.15 × 647.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.22x = 715,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,131.51/738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.72

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