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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.50, 1,106.64 and 699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.50, 1,106.64 and 699.96 is: 1,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.50 : 1,106.64 = 699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.50/1,106.64 = 699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.50x = 1,106.64 × 699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.50x = 774,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,603.73/737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.31

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