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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.14, 1,108.45 and 708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.14, 1,108.45 and 708.71 is: 1,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.14 : 1,108.45 = 708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.14/1,108.45 = 708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.14x = 1,108.45 × 708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.14x = 785,564.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,564.94/738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.26

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