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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,104.96 and 694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,104.96 and 694.02 is: 1,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,104.96 = 694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,104.96 = 694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,104.96 × 694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 766,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,864.34/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.45

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