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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,013.28 and 704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,013.28 and 704.25 is: 976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,013.28 = 704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,013.28 = 704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,013.28 × 704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 713,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,596.00/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.84

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