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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.39, 1,114.15 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.39, 1,114.15 and 612.24 is: 922.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.39 : 1,114.15 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.39/1,114.15 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.39x = 1,114.15 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.39x = 682,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,125.67/739.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.56

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