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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736, 1,102.58 and 714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736, 1,102.58 and 714.12 is: 1,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 1,102.58 = 714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/1,102.58 = 714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 1,102.58 × 714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 787,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,374.43/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.80

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