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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,113.68 and 699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,113.68 and 699.03 is: 1,053.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,113.68 = 699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,113.68 = 699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,113.68 × 699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 778,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,497.48/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.85

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