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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,108.14 and 700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,108.14 and 700.96 is: 1,051.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,108.14 = 700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,108.14 = 700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,108.14 × 700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 776,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,761.81/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.81

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