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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.34, 1,104.61 and 712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.34, 1,104.61 and 712.62 is: 1,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.34 : 1,104.61 = 712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.34/1,104.61 = 712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.34x = 1,104.61 × 712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.34x = 787,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,161.62/737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.56

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