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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.83, 1,104.99 and 684.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.83, 1,104.99 and 684.37 is: 1,024.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.83 : 1,104.99 = 684.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.83/1,104.99 = 684.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.83x = 1,104.99 × 684.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.83x = 756,222.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,222.01/737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.93

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