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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,012.76 and 703.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,012.76 and 703.87 is: 976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,012.76 = 703.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,012.76 = 703.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,012.76 × 703.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 712,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,850.45/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.32

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