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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.39, 1,024.39 and 715.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.39, 1,024.39 and 715.11 is: 988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.39 : 1,024.39 = 715.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.39/1,024.39 = 715.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.39x = 1,024.39 × 715.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.39x = 732,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,551.53/741.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.08

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