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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.23, 1,020.96 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.23, 1,020.96 and 712.26 is: 979.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.23 : 1,020.96 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.23/1,020.96 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.23x = 1,020.96 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.23x = 727,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,188.97/742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.74

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