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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.81, 1,020.92 and 714.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.81, 1,020.92 and 714.78 is: 987.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.81 : 1,020.92 = 714.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.81/1,020.92 = 714.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.81x = 1,020.92 × 714.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.81x = 729,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,733.20/738.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.71

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