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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,113.87 and 696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,113.87 and 696.64 is: 1,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,113.87 = 696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,113.87 = 696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,113.87 × 696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 775,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,966.40/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.08

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