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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.46, 1,017.94 and 620.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.46, 1,017.94 and 620.81 is: 855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.46 : 1,017.94 = 620.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.46/1,017.94 = 620.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.46x = 1,017.94 × 620.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.46x = 631,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,947.33/738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.76

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