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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.67, 1,008.20 and 693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.67, 1,008.20 and 693.73 is: 957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.67 : 1,008.20 = 693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.67/1,008.20 = 693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.67x = 1,008.20 × 693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.67x = 699,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,415.12/730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.23

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