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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,113.24 and 705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,113.24 and 705.66 is: 1,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,113.24 = 705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,113.24 = 705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,113.24 × 705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 785,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,568.94/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.59

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