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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.94, 1,107.18 and 609.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.94, 1,107.18 and 609.34 is: 913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.94 : 1,107.18 = 609.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.94/1,107.18 = 609.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.94x = 1,107.18 × 609.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.94x = 674,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,649.06/738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.00

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