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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.46, 1,107.69 and 699.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.46, 1,107.69 and 699.58 is: 1,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.46 : 1,107.69 = 699.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.46/1,107.69 = 699.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.46x = 1,107.69 × 699.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.46x = 774,917.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,917.77/738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.37

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