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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,101.72 and 688.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,101.72 and 688.57 is: 1,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,101.72 = 688.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,101.72 = 688.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,101.72 × 688.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 758,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,610.20/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.76

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