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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,104.12 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,104.12 and 623.76 is: 932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,104.12 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,104.12 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,104.12 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 688,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,705.89/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.90

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