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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,010.88 and 721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,010.88 and 721.44 is: 995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,010.88 = 721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,010.88 = 721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,010.88 × 721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 729,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,289.27/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.97

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