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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.91, 1,009.92 and 694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.91, 1,009.92 and 694.98 is: 958.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.91 : 1,009.92 = 694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.91/1,009.92 = 694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.91x = 1,009.92 × 694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.91x = 701,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,876.81/731.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.96

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