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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,051.70 and 704.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,051.70 and 704.31 is: 970.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,051.70 = 704.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,051.70 = 704.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,051.70 × 704.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 740,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,719.31/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.64

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