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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,107.29 and 716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,107.29 and 716.69 is: 1,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,107.29 = 716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,107.29 = 716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,107.29 × 716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 793,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,580.09/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.05

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