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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.83, 1,099.85 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.83, 1,099.85 and 667.98 is: 997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.83 : 1,099.85 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.83/1,099.85 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.83x = 1,099.85 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.83x = 734,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,674.46/736.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.07

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