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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.74, 1,104.03 and 696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.74, 1,104.03 and 696.06 is: 1,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.74 : 1,104.03 = 696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.74/1,104.03 = 696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.74x = 1,104.03 × 696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.74x = 768,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,467.64/738.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.24

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