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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,006.68 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,006.68 and 707.76 is: 973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,006.68 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,006.68 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,006.68 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 712,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,487.84/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.98

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