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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.20, 1,003.10 and 704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.20, 1,003.10 and 704.45 is: 965.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.20 : 1,003.10 = 704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.20/1,003.10 = 704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.20x = 1,003.10 × 704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.20x = 706,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,632.78/732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.09

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