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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.84, 1,106.88 and 647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.84, 1,106.88 and 647.68 is: 969.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.84 : 1,106.88 = 647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.84/1,106.88 = 647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.84x = 1,106.88 × 647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.84x = 716,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,904.04/739.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.00

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