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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,108.20 and 655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,108.20 and 655.10 is: 982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,108.20 = 655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,108.20 = 655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,108.20 × 655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 725,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,981.82/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.65

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