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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,093.28 and 679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,093.28 and 679 is: 1,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,093.28 = 679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,093.28 = 679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,093.28 × 679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 742,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,337.12/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.57

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