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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,108.71 and 622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,108.71 and 622.77 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,108.71 = 622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,108.71 = 622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,108.71 × 622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 690,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,471.33/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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