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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,109.11 and 709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,109.11 and 709.14 is: 1,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,109.11 = 709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,109.11 = 709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,109.11 × 709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 786,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,514.27/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.91

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