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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.48, 1,108.94 and 617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.48, 1,108.94 and 617.68 is: 927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.48 : 1,108.94 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.48/1,108.94 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.48x = 1,108.94 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.48x = 684,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,970.06/738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.54

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