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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,110.71 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,110.71 and 690.96 is: 1,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,110.71 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,110.71 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,110.71 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 767,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,452.73/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.33

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