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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.51, 1,096.82 and 702.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.51, 1,096.82 and 702.87 is: 1,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.51 : 1,096.82 = 702.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.51/1,096.82 = 702.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.51x = 1,096.82 × 702.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.51x = 770,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,921.87/730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.32

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