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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.81, 1,099.94 and 711.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.81, 1,099.94 and 711.19 is: 1,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.81 : 1,099.94 = 711.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.81/1,099.94 = 711.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.81x = 1,099.94 × 711.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.81x = 782,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,266.33/736.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.69

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