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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.47, 1,100.93 and 711.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.47, 1,100.93 and 711.85 is: 1,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.47 : 1,100.93 = 711.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.47/1,100.93 = 711.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.47x = 1,100.93 × 711.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.47x = 783,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,697.02/737.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.68

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