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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,016.12 and 696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,016.12 and 696.80 is: 966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,016.12 = 696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,016.12 = 696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,016.12 × 696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 708,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,032.42/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.68

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