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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.63, 1,110.87 and 672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.63, 1,110.87 and 672.02 is: 1,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.63 : 1,110.87 = 672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.63/1,110.87 = 672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.63x = 1,110.87 × 672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.63x = 746,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,526.86/737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.06

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