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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.96, 1,100.69 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.96, 1,100.69 and 695.12 is: 1,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.96 : 1,100.69 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.96/1,100.69 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.96x = 1,100.69 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.96x = 765,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,116.12/737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.81

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