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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.79, 1,107.33 and 688.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.79, 1,107.33 and 688.65 is: 1,037.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.79 : 1,107.33 = 688.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.79/1,107.33 = 688.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.79x = 1,107.33 × 688.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.79x = 762,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,562.80/734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.80

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