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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.99, 1,107.47 and 716.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.99, 1,107.47 and 716.82 is: 1,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.99 : 1,107.47 = 716.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.99/1,107.47 = 716.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.99x = 1,107.47 × 716.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.99x = 793,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,854.28/738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.24

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