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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,102.24 and 679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,102.24 and 679.14 is: 1,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,102.24 = 679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,102.24 = 679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,102.24 × 679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 748,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,575.27/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.99

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