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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,096.98 and 525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,096.98 and 525.73 is: 787.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,096.98 = 525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,096.98 = 525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,096.98 × 525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 576,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,715.30/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.69

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