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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.91, 1,100.30 and 712.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.91, 1,100.30 and 712.65 is: 1,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.91 : 1,100.30 = 712.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.91/1,100.30 = 712.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.91x = 1,100.30 × 712.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.91x = 784,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,125.23/738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.20

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