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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.62, 1,026.44 and 729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.62, 1,026.44 and 729.44 is: 1,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.62 : 1,026.44 = 729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.62/1,026.44 = 729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.62x = 1,026.44 × 729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.62x = 748,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,726.39/738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.68

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