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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.95, 1,013.72 and 712.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.95, 1,013.72 and 712.25 is: 975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.95 : 1,013.72 = 712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.95/1,013.72 = 712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.95x = 1,013.72 × 712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.95x = 722,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,022.07/739.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.77

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