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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.86, 1,011.75 and 701.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.86, 1,011.75 and 701.90 is: 969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.86 : 1,011.75 = 701.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.86/1,011.75 = 701.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.86x = 1,011.75 × 701.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.86x = 710,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,147.33/732.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.01

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