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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.66, 1,108.82 and 720.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.66, 1,108.82 and 720.91 is: 1,089.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.66 : 1,108.82 = 720.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.66/1,108.82 = 720.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.66x = 1,108.82 × 720.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.66x = 799,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,352.32/733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.54

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