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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.78, 1,109.66 and 609.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.78, 1,109.66 and 609.25 is: 913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.78 : 1,109.66 = 609.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.78/1,109.66 = 609.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.78x = 1,109.66 × 609.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.78x = 676,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,060.36/739.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.87

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