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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.54, 1,108.23 and 685.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.54, 1,108.23 and 685.54 is: 1,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.54 : 1,108.23 = 685.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.54/1,108.23 = 685.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.54x = 1,108.23 × 685.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.54x = 759,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,735.99/739.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.31

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