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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733, 1,013.56 and 698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733, 1,013.56 and 698.56 is: 965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733 : 1,013.56 = 698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733/1,013.56 = 698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733x = 1,013.56 × 698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733x = 708,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,032.47/733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.94

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