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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.05, 1,098.23 and 712.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.05, 1,098.23 and 712.01 is: 1,068.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.05 : 1,098.23 = 712.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.05/1,098.23 = 712.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.05x = 1,098.23 × 712.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.05x = 781,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,941.69/732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.16

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