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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.44, 1,108.12 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.44, 1,108.12 and 670.12 is: 1,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.44 : 1,108.12 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.44/1,108.12 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.44x = 1,108.12 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.44x = 742,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,573.37/738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.60

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