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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.70, 1,013.47 and 706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.70, 1,013.47 and 706 is: 979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.70 : 1,013.47 = 706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.70/1,013.47 = 706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.70x = 1,013.47 × 706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.70x = 715,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,509.82/730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.21

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