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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.92, 1,011.81 and 701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.92, 1,011.81 and 701.32 is: 969.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.92 : 1,011.81 = 701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.92/1,011.81 = 701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.92x = 1,011.81 × 701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.92x = 709,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,602.59/731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.51

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