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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,108.38 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,108.38 and 609.32 is: 913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,108.38 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,108.38 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,108.38 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 675,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,358.10/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.98

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