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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,019.04 and 699.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,019.04 and 699.49 is: 963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,019.04 = 699.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,019.04 = 699.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,019.04 × 699.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 712,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,808.29/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.12

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