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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.67, 1,109.70 and 659.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.67, 1,109.70 and 659.09 is: 988.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.67 : 1,109.70 = 659.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.67/1,109.70 = 659.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.67x = 1,109.70 × 659.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.67x = 731,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,392.17/739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.81

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