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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.58, 1,099.28 and 706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.58, 1,099.28 and 706.80 is: 1,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.58 : 1,099.28 = 706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.58/1,099.28 = 706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.58x = 1,099.28 × 706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.58x = 776,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,967.57/737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.40

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