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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.23, 1,096.21 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.23, 1,096.21 and 683.02 is: 1,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.23 : 1,096.21 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.23/1,096.21 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.23x = 1,096.21 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.23x = 748,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,733.35/732.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.54

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