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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.82, 1,016.26 and 700.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.82, 1,016.26 and 700.66 is: 966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.82 : 1,016.26 = 700.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.82/1,016.26 = 700.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.82x = 1,016.26 × 700.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.82x = 712,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,052.73/736.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.39

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