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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.88, 1,012.28 and 711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.88, 1,012.28 and 711.20 is: 974.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.88 : 1,012.28 = 711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.88/1,012.28 = 711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.88x = 1,012.28 × 711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.88x = 719,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,933.54/738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.36

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