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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,105.32 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,105.32 and 607.08 is: 908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,105.32 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,105.32 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,105.32 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 671,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,017.67/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.87

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