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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,030.10 and 734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,030.10 and 734.58 is: 1,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,030.10 = 734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,030.10 = 734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,030.10 × 734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 756,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,687.19/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.10

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