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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.83, 1,094.81 and 699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.83, 1,094.81 and 699.04 is: 1,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.83 : 1,094.81 = 699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.83/1,094.81 = 699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.83x = 1,094.81 × 699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.83x = 765,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,315.98/733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.91

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