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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.86, 1,106.98 and 694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.86, 1,106.98 and 694.96 is: 1,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.86 : 1,106.98 = 694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.86/1,106.98 = 694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.86x = 1,106.98 × 694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.86x = 769,305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,305.08/738.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.21

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