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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,119.07 and 608.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,119.07 and 608.39 is: 914.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,119.07 = 608.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,119.07 = 608.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,119.07 × 608.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 680,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,826.94/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.65

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