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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.40, 1,107.60 and 628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.40, 1,107.60 and 628.24 is: 942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.40 : 1,107.60 = 628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.40/1,107.60 = 628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.40x = 1,107.60 × 628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.40x = 695,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,838.62/738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.36

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