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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.87, 1,107.36 and 607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.87, 1,107.36 and 607.73 is: 915.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.87 : 1,107.36 = 607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.87/1,107.36 = 607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.87x = 1,107.36 × 607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.87x = 672,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,968.19/734.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.77

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