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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.19, 1,027.17 and 730.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.19, 1,027.17 and 730.75 is: 1,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.19 : 1,027.17 = 730.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.19/1,027.17 = 730.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.19x = 1,027.17 × 730.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.19x = 750,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,604.48/741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.70

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