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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.00, 1,744.15 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.00, 1,744.15 and 704.40 is: 971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.00 : 1,744.15 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.00/1,744.15 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.00x = 1,744.15 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.00x = 1,228,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,587.56/1,264.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.98

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