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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.79, 1,094.88 and 707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.79, 1,094.88 and 707.27 is: 1,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.79 : 1,094.88 = 707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.79/1,094.88 = 707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.79x = 1,094.88 × 707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.79x = 774,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,375.78/732.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.75

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