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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.96, 1,095.66 and 700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.96, 1,095.66 and 700.40 is: 1,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.96 : 1,095.66 = 700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.96/1,095.66 = 700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.96x = 1,095.66 × 700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.96x = 767,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,400.26/734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.14

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