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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.36, 1,026.63 and 715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.36, 1,026.63 and 715.76 is: 992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.36 : 1,026.63 = 715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.36/1,026.63 = 715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.36x = 1,026.63 × 715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.36x = 734,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,820.69/740.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.52

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