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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.32, 1,080.72 and 732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.32, 1,080.72 and 732.48 is: 1,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.32 : 1,080.72 = 732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.32/1,080.72 = 732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.32x = 1,080.72 × 732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.32x = 791,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,605.79/784.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.29

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