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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,010.27 and 709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,010.27 and 709.71 is: 972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,010.27 = 709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,010.27 = 709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,010.27 × 709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 716,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,995.17/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.25

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