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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.95, 1,008.75 and 712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.95, 1,008.75 and 712.60 is: 980.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.95 : 1,008.75 = 712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.95/1,008.75 = 712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.95x = 1,008.75 × 712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.95x = 718,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,835.40/732.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.74

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