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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,020.23 and 714.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,020.23 and 714.27 is: 987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,020.23 = 714.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,020.23 = 714.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,020.23 × 714.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 728,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,719.68/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.02

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