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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,099.88 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,099.88 and 735.08 is: 1,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,099.88 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,099.88 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,099.88 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 808,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,493.37/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.45

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