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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.26, 1,099.43 and 728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.26, 1,099.43 and 728.16 is: 1,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.26 : 1,099.43 = 728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.26/1,099.43 = 728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.26x = 1,099.43 × 728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.26x = 800,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,557.31/736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.33

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