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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.85, 1,104.21 and 714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.85, 1,104.21 and 714.66 is: 1,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.85 : 1,104.21 = 714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.85/1,104.21 = 714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.85x = 1,104.21 × 714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.85x = 789,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,134.72/736.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.96

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