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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.32, 1,016.71 and 709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.32, 1,016.71 and 709.32 is: 983.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.32 : 1,016.71 = 709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.32/1,016.71 = 709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.32x = 1,016.71 × 709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.32x = 721,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,172.74/733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.44

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