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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,096.02 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,096.02 and 718.56 is: 1,077.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,096.02 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,096.02 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,096.02 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 787,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,556.13/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.93

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