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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.10, 1,105.67 and 711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.10, 1,105.67 and 711.50 is: 1,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.10 : 1,105.67 = 711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.10/1,105.67 = 711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.10x = 1,105.67 × 711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.10x = 786,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,684.21/736.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.72

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