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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,006.45 and 706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,006.45 and 706.95 is: 968.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,006.45 = 706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,006.45 = 706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,006.45 × 706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 711,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,508.06/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.53

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