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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.58, 1,002.24 and 703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.58, 1,002.24 and 703.84 is: 964.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.58 : 1,002.24 = 703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.58/1,002.24 = 703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.58x = 1,002.24 × 703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.58x = 705,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,416.60/731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.24

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