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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.36, 1,087.10 and 737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.36, 1,087.10 and 737.74 is: 1,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.36 : 1,087.10 = 737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.36/1,087.10 = 737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.36x = 1,087.10 × 737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.36x = 801,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,997.15/787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.59

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