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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,095.12 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,095.12 and 716.40 is: 1,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,095.12 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,095.12 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,095.12 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 784,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,543.97/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.01

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