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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.67, 1,104.72 and 687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.67, 1,104.72 and 687.07 is: 1,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.67 : 1,104.72 = 687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.67/1,104.72 = 687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.67x = 1,104.72 × 687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.67x = 759,019.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,019.97/735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.74

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