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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.78, 1,011.32 and 705.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.78, 1,011.32 and 705.10 is: 967.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.78 : 1,011.32 = 705.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.78/1,011.32 = 705.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.78x = 1,011.32 × 705.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.78x = 713,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,081.73/736.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.84

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