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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,092.68 and 698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,092.68 and 698.40 is: 1,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,092.68 = 698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,092.68 = 698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,092.68 × 698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 763,127.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,127.71/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.16

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