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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.63, 1,110.84 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.63, 1,110.84 and 665.34 is: 1,001.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.63 : 1,110.84 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.63/1,110.84 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.63x = 1,110.84 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.63x = 739,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,086.29/737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.97

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