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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.23, 1,118.88 and 608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.23, 1,118.88 and 608.26 is: 914.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.23 : 1,118.88 = 608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.23/1,118.88 = 608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.23x = 1,118.88 × 608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.23x = 680,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,569.95/744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.46

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