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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.66, 1,107.99 and 722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.66, 1,107.99 and 722.46 is: 1,083.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.66 : 1,107.99 = 722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.66/1,107.99 = 722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.66x = 1,107.99 × 722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.66x = 800,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,478.46/738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.69

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