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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.37, 1,108.16 and 652.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.37, 1,108.16 and 652.51 is: 979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.37 : 1,108.16 = 652.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.37/1,108.16 = 652.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.37x = 1,108.16 × 652.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.37x = 723,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,076.68/738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.29

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