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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.64, 1,097.44 and 705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.64, 1,097.44 and 705.68 is: 1,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.64 : 1,097.44 = 705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.64/1,097.44 = 705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.64x = 1,097.44 × 705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.64x = 774,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,441.46/731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.50

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