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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,107.39 and 700.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,107.39 and 700.46 is: 1,051.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,107.39 = 700.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,107.39 = 700.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,107.39 × 700.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 775,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,682.40/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.06

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