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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,110.12 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,110.12 and 670.44 is: 1,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,110.12 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,110.12 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,110.12 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 744,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,268.85/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.99

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