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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.55, 1,107.63 and 700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.55, 1,107.63 and 700.61 is: 1,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.55 : 1,107.63 = 700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.55/1,107.63 = 700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.55x = 1,107.63 × 700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.55x = 776,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,011.12/737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.15

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