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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,108.08 and 622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,108.08 and 622.92 is: 934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,108.08 = 622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,108.08 = 622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,108.08 × 622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 690,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,245.19/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.08

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