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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.63, 1,024.82 and 705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.63, 1,024.82 and 705.60 is: 975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.63 : 1,024.82 = 705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.63/1,024.82 = 705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.63x = 1,024.82 × 705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.63x = 723,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,112.11/741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.03

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