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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,108.32 and 683.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,108.32 and 683.84 is: 1,027.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,108.32 = 683.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,108.32 = 683.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,108.32 × 683.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 757,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,913.55/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.76

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