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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.33, 1,017.17 and 697.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.33, 1,017.17 and 697.45 is: 963.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.33 : 1,017.17 = 697.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.33/1,017.17 = 697.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.33x = 1,017.17 × 697.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.33x = 709,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,416.64/736.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.46

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