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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.99, 1,017.36 and 611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.99, 1,017.36 and 611.82 is: 842.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.99 : 1,017.36 = 611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.99/1,017.36 = 611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.99x = 1,017.36 × 611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.99x = 622,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,441.20/738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.29

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