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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.84, 1,022.47 and 716.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.84, 1,022.47 and 716.49 is: 988.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.84 : 1,022.47 = 716.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.84/1,022.47 = 716.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.84x = 1,022.47 × 716.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.84x = 732,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,587.74/740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.87

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