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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.71, 1,009.47 and 698.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.71, 1,009.47 and 698.15 is: 961.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.71 : 1,009.47 = 698.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.71/1,009.47 = 698.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.71x = 1,009.47 × 698.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.71x = 704,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,761.48/732.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.86

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