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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.40, 1,106.07 and 615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.40, 1,106.07 and 615.40 is: 921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.40 : 1,106.07 = 615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.40/1,106.07 = 615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.40x = 1,106.07 × 615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.40x = 680,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,675.48/738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.82

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