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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,109.26 and 619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,109.26 and 619.28 is: 930.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,109.26 = 619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,109.26 = 619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,109.26 × 619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 686,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,942.53/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.36

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