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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,088.22 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,088.22 and 699.12 is: 1,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,088.22 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,088.22 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,088.22 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 760,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,796.37/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.17

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