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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,104.06 and 691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,104.06 and 691.94 is: 1,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,104.06 = 691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,104.06 = 691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,104.06 × 691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 763,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,943.28/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.13

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