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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.01, 1,007.24 and 698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.01, 1,007.24 and 698.12 is: 963.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.01 : 1,007.24 = 698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.01/1,007.24 = 698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.01x = 1,007.24 × 698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.01x = 703,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,169.64/730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.23

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