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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.76, 1,106.22 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.76, 1,106.22 and 608.20 is: 910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.76 : 1,106.22 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.76/1,106.22 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.76x = 1,106.22 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.76x = 672,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,803.00/738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.72

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