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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.71, 1,008.09 and 697.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.71, 1,008.09 and 697.15 is: 960.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.71 : 1,008.09 = 697.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.71/1,008.09 = 697.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.71x = 1,008.09 × 697.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.71x = 702,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,789.94/731.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.48

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