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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.86, 1,112.38 and 652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.86, 1,112.38 and 652.68 is: 982.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.86 : 1,112.38 = 652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.86/1,112.38 = 652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.86x = 1,112.38 × 652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.86x = 726,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,026.55/738.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.64

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