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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.48, 1,096.30 and 669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.48, 1,096.30 and 669.68 is: 999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.48 : 1,096.30 = 669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.48/1,096.30 = 669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.48x = 1,096.30 × 669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.48x = 734,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,170.18/734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.58

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