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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.42, 1,100.30 and 710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.42, 1,100.30 and 710.90 is: 1,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.42 : 1,100.30 = 710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.42/1,100.30 = 710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.42x = 1,100.30 × 710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.42x = 782,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,203.27/736.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.17

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