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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.13, 1,008.51 and 708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.13, 1,008.51 and 708.45 is: 970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.13 : 1,008.51 = 708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.13/1,008.51 = 708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.13x = 1,008.51 × 708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.13x = 714,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,478.91/736.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.59

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