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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.36, 1,104.96 and 689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.36, 1,104.96 and 689.28 is: 1,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.36 : 1,104.96 = 689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.36/1,104.96 = 689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.36x = 1,104.96 × 689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.36x = 761,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,626.83/735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.72

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