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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.83, 1,021.09 and 707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.83, 1,021.09 and 707.03 is: 975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.83 : 1,021.09 = 707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.83/1,021.09 = 707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.83x = 1,021.09 × 707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.83x = 721,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,936.16/739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.81

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