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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.94, 1,008.23 and 708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.94, 1,008.23 and 708.22 is: 970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.94 : 1,008.23 = 708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.94/1,008.23 = 708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.94x = 1,008.23 × 708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.94x = 714,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,048.65/735.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.25

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