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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.51, 1,099.26 and 677.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.51, 1,099.26 and 677.13 is: 1,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.51 : 1,099.26 = 677.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.51/1,099.26 = 677.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.51x = 1,099.26 × 677.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.51x = 744,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,341.92/735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.01

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