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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,100.79 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,100.79 and 690.12 is: 1,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,100.79 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,100.79 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,100.79 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 759,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,677.19/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.37

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