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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,101.80 and 678.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,101.80 and 678.81 is: 1,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,101.80 = 678.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,101.80 = 678.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,101.80 × 678.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 747,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,909.46/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.54

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