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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.99, 1,108.42 and 680.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.99, 1,108.42 and 680.99 is: 1,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.99 : 1,108.42 = 680.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.99/1,108.42 = 680.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.99x = 1,108.42 × 680.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.99x = 754,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,815.69/738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.42

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