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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.78, 1,009.95 and 704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.78, 1,009.95 and 704.10 is: 966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.78 : 1,009.95 = 704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.78/1,009.95 = 704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.78x = 1,009.95 × 704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.78x = 711,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,105.80/735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.47

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