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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.44, 1,013.34 and 694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.44, 1,013.34 and 694.80 is: 963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.44 : 1,013.34 = 694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.44/1,013.34 = 694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.44x = 1,013.34 × 694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.44x = 704,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,068.63/730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.90

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