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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,011.65 and 705.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,011.65 and 705.89 is: 975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,011.65 = 705.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,011.65 = 705.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,011.65 × 705.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 714,105.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,105.03/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.34

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