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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,099.80 and 700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,099.80 and 700.92 is: 1,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,099.80 = 700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,099.80 = 700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,099.80 × 700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 770,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,871.82/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.03

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