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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,020.24 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,020.24 and 707.52 is: 974.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,020.24 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,020.24 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,020.24 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 721,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,840.20/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.62

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