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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,010.43 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,010.43 and 700.32 is: 968.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,010.43 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,010.43 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,010.43 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 707,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,624.34/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.13

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