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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,096.72 and 724.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,096.72 and 724.67 is: 1,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,096.72 = 724.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,096.72 = 724.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,096.72 × 724.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 794,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,754.60/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.21

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