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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.64, 1,011.60 and 730.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.64, 1,011.60 and 730.72 is: 1,008.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.64 : 1,011.60 = 730.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.64/1,011.60 = 730.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.64x = 1,011.60 × 730.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.64x = 739,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,196.35/732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.95

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