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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,021.68 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,021.68 and 703.08 is: 968.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,021.68 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,021.68 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,021.68 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 718,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,322.77/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.85

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