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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,011.84 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,011.84 and 710.88 is: 973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,011.84 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,011.84 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,011.84 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 719,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,294.36/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.90

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