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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.76, 1,108.71 and 704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.76, 1,108.71 and 704.79 is: 1,063.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.76 : 1,108.71 = 704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.76/1,108.71 = 704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.76x = 1,108.71 × 704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.76x = 781,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,407.72/734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.49

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