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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,101.19 and 722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,101.19 and 722.24 is: 1,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,101.19 = 722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,101.19 = 722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,101.19 × 722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 795,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,323.47/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.89

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