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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.95, 1,107.99 and 735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.95, 1,107.99 and 735.66 is: 1,097.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.95 : 1,107.99 = 735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.95/1,107.99 = 735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.95x = 1,107.99 × 735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.95x = 815,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,103.92/742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.12

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