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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.67, 1,010.95 and 695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.67, 1,010.95 and 695.73 is: 959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.67 : 1,010.95 = 695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.67/1,010.95 = 695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.67x = 1,010.95 × 695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.67x = 703,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,348.24/732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.98

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