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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.20, 1,096.89 and 697.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.20, 1,096.89 and 697.17 is: 1,047.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.20 : 1,096.89 = 697.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.20/1,096.89 = 697.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.20x = 1,096.89 × 697.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.20x = 764,718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,718.80/730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.27

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