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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.36, 1,096.92 and 708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.36, 1,096.92 and 708.12 is: 1,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.36 : 1,096.92 = 708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.36/1,096.92 = 708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.36x = 1,096.92 × 708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.36x = 776,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,750.99/732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.61

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