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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.33, 1,021.78 and 707.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.33, 1,021.78 and 707.53 is: 976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.33 : 1,021.78 = 707.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.33/1,021.78 = 707.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.33x = 1,021.78 × 707.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.33x = 722,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,934.89/740.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.50

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