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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,005.36 and 700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,005.36 and 700.96 is: 966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,005.36 = 700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,005.36 = 700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,005.36 × 700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 704,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,717.15/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.74

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