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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.51, 1,103.73 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.51, 1,103.73 and 680.13 is: 1,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.51 : 1,103.73 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.51/1,103.73 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.51x = 1,103.73 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.51x = 750,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,679.88/738.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.48

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