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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,108.22 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,108.22 and 624.33 is: 936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,108.22 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,108.22 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,108.22 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 691,891.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,891.87/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.84

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