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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,107.96 and 708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,107.96 and 708.64 is: 1,064.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,107.96 = 708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,107.96 = 708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,107.96 × 708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 785,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,144.77/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.69

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