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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.78, 1,013.89 and 707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.78, 1,013.89 and 707.51 is: 977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.78 : 1,013.89 = 707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.78/1,013.89 = 707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.78x = 1,013.89 × 707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.78x = 717,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,337.31/733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.59

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