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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.68, 1,108 and 617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.68, 1,108 and 617.60 is: 925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.68 : 1,108 = 617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.68/1,108 = 617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.68x = 1,108 × 617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.68x = 684,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,300.80/739.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.13

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