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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.70, 1,099.05 and 723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.70, 1,099.05 and 723.58 is: 1,085.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.70 : 1,099.05 = 723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.70/1,099.05 = 723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.70x = 1,099.05 × 723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.70x = 795,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,250.60/732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.37

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