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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.10, 1,010.76 and 693.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.10, 1,010.76 and 693.49 is: 954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.10 : 1,010.76 = 693.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.10/1,010.76 = 693.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.10x = 1,010.76 × 693.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.10x = 700,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,951.95/734.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.85

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