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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.28, 1,096.50 and 708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.28, 1,096.50 and 708.68 is: 1,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.28 : 1,096.50 = 708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.28/1,096.50 = 708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.28x = 1,096.50 × 708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.28x = 777,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,067.62/730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.07

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