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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.59, 1,013.24 and 706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.59, 1,013.24 and 706.62 is: 972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.59 : 1,013.24 = 706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.59/1,013.24 = 706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.59x = 1,013.24 × 706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.59x = 715,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,981.22/736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.02

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