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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,094.16 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,094.16 and 718.56 is: 1,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,094.16 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,094.16 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,094.16 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 786,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,219.61/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.72

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