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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,110.60 and 681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,110.60 and 681.20 is: 1,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,110.60 = 681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,110.60 = 681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,110.60 × 681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 756,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,540.72/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.01

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