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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,102.54 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,102.54 and 679.32 is: 1,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,102.54 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,102.54 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,102.54 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 748,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,977.47/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.29

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