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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.69, 1,104.03 and 680.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.69, 1,104.03 and 680.31 is: 1,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.69 : 1,104.03 = 680.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.69/1,104.03 = 680.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.69x = 1,104.03 × 680.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.69x = 751,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,082.65/738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.78

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