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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,108.22 and 681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,108.22 and 681.91 is: 1,024.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,108.22 = 681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,108.22 = 681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,108.22 × 681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 755,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,706.30/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.99

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