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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.62, 1,022.43 and 700.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.62, 1,022.43 and 700.42 is: 966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.62 : 1,022.43 = 700.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.62/1,022.43 = 700.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.62x = 1,022.43 × 700.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.62x = 716,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,130.42/740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.93

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