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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.14, 1,021.14 and 723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.14, 1,021.14 and 723.06 is: 994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.14 : 1,021.14 = 723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.14/1,021.14 = 723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.14x = 1,021.14 × 723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.14x = 738,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,345.49/742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.89

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