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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.82, 1,008.98 and 695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.82, 1,008.98 and 695.74 is: 960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.82 : 1,008.98 = 695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.82/1,008.98 = 695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.82x = 1,008.98 × 695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.82x = 701,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,988.20/730.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.55

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