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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.62, 1,104.78 and 691.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.62, 1,104.78 and 691.53 is: 1,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.62 : 1,104.78 = 691.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.62/1,104.78 = 691.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.62x = 1,104.78 × 691.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.62x = 763,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,988.51/736.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.15

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