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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.67, 1,108.20 and 658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.67, 1,108.20 and 658.09 is: 987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.67 : 1,108.20 = 658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.67/1,108.20 = 658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.67x = 1,108.20 × 658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.67x = 729,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,295.34/738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.31

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