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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.16, 1,089.96 and 698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.16, 1,089.96 and 698.64 is: 1,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.16 : 1,089.96 = 698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.16/1,089.96 = 698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.16x = 1,089.96 × 698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.16x = 761,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,489.65/730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.91

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