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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,106.62 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,106.62 and 608.64 is: 912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,106.62 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,106.62 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,106.62 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 673,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,533.20/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.35

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