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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,096.95 and 707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,096.95 and 707.18 is: 1,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,096.95 = 707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,096.95 = 707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,096.95 × 707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 775,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,741.10/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.34

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