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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.59, 1,106.85 and 613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.59, 1,106.85 and 613.52 is: 919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.59 : 1,106.85 = 613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.59/1,106.85 = 613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.59x = 1,106.85 × 613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.59x = 679,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,074.61/738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.42

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