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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.71, 1,099.46 and 706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.71, 1,099.46 and 706.94 is: 1,055.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.71 : 1,099.46 = 706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.71/1,099.46 = 706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.71x = 1,099.46 × 706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.71x = 777,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,252.25/736.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.03

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