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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,010.64 and 703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,010.64 and 703.48 is: 973.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,010.64 = 703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,010.64 = 703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,010.64 × 703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 710,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,965.03/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.28

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