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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.57, 1,107.61 and 708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.57, 1,107.61 and 708.14 is: 1,063.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.57 : 1,107.61 = 708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.57/1,107.61 = 708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.57x = 1,107.61 × 708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.57x = 784,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,343.94/737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.41

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